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Oregon Legislature Archive

So Long, Clean Energy Jobs

HB 2020 'dead' declares Senate President Peter Courtney after Senate Republicans disappear

BlogNews 6 years ago

Who knew running away to Idaho could impact policy? Welcome to the Oregon Legislature. Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney said today that there aren’t enough … Continue reading →

Legislative Controversy

A bill to fund schools raises eyebrows with environmentalists

BlogNews 6 years ago

A bill in the Oregon Legislature that would raise much-needed money for schools is troubling local environmental advocates. Patty Hine of 350 Eugene says the … Continue reading →

Secretary of State ‘Heartbroken’ by Opioid Problem, Wants Legislature to Act

Give more patient, prescriber data to database to fight opioid crisis, says secretary of state audit report

BlogNews 6 years ago

An audit released by the Oregon secretary of state today said the state falls short when addressing opioid misuse and abuse. To overcome the state’s … Continue reading →

Oregon’s Legislature Receives an Even Lower Conservative Rating

Oregon Legislature's average conservative rating is one of the lowest in the U.S. according to East Coast conservative group

BlogNews 6 years ago

It’s just about the end of the year, so everyone is handing out grades as if it’s school. The American Conservative Union Foundation (ACUF), a … Continue reading →

Professionalizing Care

A new bill requires state training for in-home caregivers

BlogNews 7 years ago

Caring for the elderly is a difficult, strenuous and thankless job. Thanks to the Oregon Legislature, Oregon’s in-home caregivers may start to receive better training … Continue reading →

Oregon Legislators Address Housing Discrimination

Two bills in short legislative session aim to address racial disparities in housing

BlogNews 7 years ago

Two bills introduced in the Oregon legislative session address racial covenants and examine inequalities in home ownership. House Bill 4010 would create a task force … Continue reading →

State Senate Takes on Climate Change

Clean Energy Jobs bill would establish cap and price limits on greenhouse gases

News 7 years ago

While Gov. Jay Inslee’s proposed carbon tax in Washington has been making headlines, here in Oregon a cap and price climate bill is gaining traction … Continue reading →

Rep. Knute Buehler On Oregon Issues

The Republican gubernatorial candidate looks to fix education, PERS and health care

News 7 years ago

Knute Buehler, a Republican state legislator who represents Bend, announced his campaign for the Oregon governor’s seat last year. Buehler, who was first elected to … Continue reading →

Dancing Backwards and in Heels

Oregon’s women-led Legislature passed a hugely progressive agenda in 2017. Can they keep up the momentum?

News 7 years ago

In the heat of early July 2017, not even progressives at the Oregon Capitol could appreciate the immensity of their accomplishments as bill after bill … Continue reading →

Race for Rep. Phil Barnhart’s Seat in the Legislature Heats Up

Two Democratic candidates announce they are running

BlogNews 7 years ago

Now that longtime Democratic Rep. Phil Barnhart has announced he is not running to retain his seat in the Oregon Legislature, the race is starting … Continue reading →

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