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Logjam Continues at Oregon Capitol, But Militia Threat Fails to Materialize

Senate Republicans have refused to provide Democrats a quorum since Thursday, and have been hiding out of state.

Oregon Senate Cancels Saturday Session Amid Reports of Militia Groups Protesting at Capitol

The cancellation comes on the heels of right-wing militia members offering armed protection to Republican Senators.

Oregon Senator Compares Coyote Killing Contests to Native American Traditions

Senate Minority Leader Herman Baertschiger Jr. also said Portlanders should keep their nose out of rural Oregonians’ business—and in return he wouldn’t remark on the squalor of Portland’s homeless camps.

Murmurs: Roy Jay in More Trouble

In other news: Democratic Socialists may back a Democratic insurgent.

The Multnomah County Democrats Approved a Resolution on Thursday Asking Sen. President Peter Courtney to Resign

The Multnomah County Democrats voted this week to ask Senate President Peter Courtney to step down.

National Popular Vote Bill Passes Oregon Senate After Decade-Long Effort

In a contentious meeting today, Oregon senators voted 17-12 to pass a national popular vote bill.

Sen. Sara Gelser Says the Oregon Legislature Can’t Duck Responsibility for Sexual Harassment Any Longer

Sen. Sara Gelser says sexual harassment is still alive and well in the Oregon Legislature.

The Oregon Legislature Will Pay More Than $1 Million to Eight Victims of Sexual Harassment. Many of the Complaints Lead Back to Peter Courtney.

The Legislature agrees to pay more than $1 million to women who complained of sexual harassment. Many of the complaints lead back to one man.

Legislative Leaders Agree to Pay Sexual Harassment Victims More Than $1 Million

Legislative leaders settle sexual harassment complaints by eight women for about $1 million.

Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney Announces He’s Taking a Medical Leave

Embattled Senate President Peter Courtney announces he’ll take a medical leave from the Legislature.

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