Ethics Complaint Alleges Funding Republicans Senators’ Walkout Violates Oregon Ethics, Campaign Law

McMinnville child welfare worker claims that Senate absences and fundraising activities are unlawful — and she wants the state to investigate.

House Speaker Tina Kotek “Undecided” on Whether to Support the Constitutional Referral That Would Allow Campaign Fundraising Limits

The Oregon Supreme Court has ruled in the past that any caps on campaign limits violates the Oregon constitution; a referral would amend the constitution.

Oregon Lawmakers Again Fail to Limit Campaign Spending

Portland Political Candidates’ Campaign Ads Will Now Have to Identify Funders, Judge Rules

A Multnomah County Circuit Court judge upholds new campaign advertising disclosure rules.

City Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty Takes Pledge Not to Accept Fossil Fuel Money

Hardesty has led on environmental advocacy, takes a campaign pledge on Earth Day.

Murmurs: Governor Underlines Need for Campaign Finance Reform

In other news: Oregon Republican Party again dealing with internal dissension.

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum Returns Campaign Contributions to Terry Bean, Who Was Re-Indicted on Sex Crime Charges Today

AG Ellen Rosenblum refunds $2.150 in contributions to Terry Bean, the civil rights leader and Democratic Party fundraiser who was indicted today on sex abuse charges.

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler Raised $146,000 in 2018 for His Political Action Committee

Wheeler’s struggles on the job have raised questions about his shot at reelection, but he says voters should expect he’ll run.