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Oregon House Will Use Computers to Read Bills Aloud After Another COVID-19 Case in the Capitol

Speaker Tina Kotek’s enlisting of computers appears to be a direct response to complaints that GOP stall tactic endangered lawmakers’ health.

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.

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.

Tina Kotek Will Seek to Give DEQ More Authority to Deny Permits to Bad Actors

Murmurs: Turmoil Over Cops at Transition Projects

In other news: Rumblings in the next governor’s race.

Rep. Diego Hernandez Files a Lawsuit Seeking to Block His Expulsion Next Week

New Bill Sponsored by House Speaker Kotek Would Decriminalize Homelessness

Murmurs: Mayor Will Have Security Protection in Public Settings

In other news: Kotek aims to decriminalize homelessness.

Harassment Report on Rep. Diego Hernandez Finds Women Reasonably Felt He Was Threatening Their Jobs

A long investigation into Diego Hernandez contains fresh details of his behavior.

Kotek Survives House Leadership Challenge From Bynum, Pledges Equity Reforms to Address BIPOC Concerns

State Rep. Janelle Bynum announces she’s dropping her challenge for the House speaker’s position.

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