Oregon Supreme Court Says Lawmakers Should Draw Legislative District Boundaries, Not Fagan

The ruling gives lawmakers three extra months to set the boundaries.

Lawmakers Expected to Return to the Oregon Capitol Monday, Barring Any New COVID Diagnoses

The upcoming schedule is unlikely to lower the temperature between House Democrats and Republicans.

Murmurs: Secretary of State Opens Investigation of Police Commander

In other news: Mike Schmidt testified March 23 in support of ending mandatory minimum sentences.

Andrea Valderrama Appointed to Oregon House, Replacing Diego Hernandez 

“We’re facing too much, too quickly, too violently. We need decision-makers who don’t just listen to directly impacted communities—they are themselves directly impacted.”

Oregon House Speaker Cancels Legislative Sessions Because Somebody With COVID Walked Into the Chamber

In Idaho, the state legislative session is shut down after a COVID-19 outbreak sickened at least six lawmakers.

State Sen. Elizabeth Steiner Hayward Subleases Office From Lobbyist

Her position and politics make the sublease all the more surprising.

Are There Options to Expel Oregon Senators Who Don’t Do Their Jobs?

They just go AWOL any time they see a piece of legislation they don’t like. If they can’t find us, they can’t outvote us!

Two Oregon Bills Could Increase Turnout by Voters of Color