Bryce Dole
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The 2025 legislative session ended Friday evening at 11:15 p.m. after a marathon day packed with more drama and uncertainty than any session in recent memory. -
Senate Bill 243 has passed both legislative chambers. Because it was amended, it will receive a final vote in the Senate on Friday. -
Advocates fear that cutting funds for rental assistance and legal aid could propel many more Oregonians into homelessness.
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The nearly $2 billion package needs a majority vote for it to advance out of committee and to the floor of the legislative chamber. -
Portland Police Chief Bob Day says he’s already spoken to federal agencies, asking them to leave law enforcement to local officials. -
Ongoing trade tensions and slow economic growth have left state lawmakers with less to spend. That could make it harder to fulfill Gov. Tina Kotek’s housing vision. -
The legislation bans rapid-fire devices such as bump stocks. -
A report from an independent firm chronicled issues at ODOT as lawmakers attempt to pass a transportation package. -
Rep. Darin Harbick’s son was at the Jan. 6 insurrection four years ago, but the lawmaker took issue with a Eugene Weekly story.
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Oregon’s senior Senator turns 76 on Saturday.
