2023 Oregon Legislature

A total of 10 senators have now accrued 10 unexcused absences, meaning they cannot hold office next term.

Oregonians would see a record $5.5 billion kicker rebate under a newly released revenue forecast.

The Republican boycott of the state Senate showed no signs of dissipating on Tuesday, as yet another state lawmaker hit 10-unexcused absences. Last November, voters passed a measure to try to put an end to legislative walkouts. But clearly it hasn’t worked.

With weekend negotiations proving fruitless, three senators will now be blocked from running for reelection.

By canceling floor sessions that were scheduled this weekend, Senate President Rob Wagner is ensuring no Republicans will hit a point-of-no-return built into Oregon law.

The leaders of both parties met for the first time behind closed doors early Wednesday morning. They managed to agree on one thing: releasing a bland statement with a promise to say nothing more.

A meeting scheduled for Wednesday morning would mark the first time the top Democrat and top Republican in the Senate have spoken since a boycott began May 3.

Nurses at the hospital say they remain far below the number of staff required

In past years, many Republicans would leave the state during walkouts. This year some aren't even leaving Salem.

House Bill 2008 would protect Oregonian's wages and possessions from excessive collections and garnishments at the hands of debt collection agencies.

Republicans failed to win a temporary restraining order delaying House Bill 2002. The party's Capitol walkout continues.

GOP senators have been threatening in recent weeks to deny Democrats a quorum. Their effort could be tested by new voter-approved rules.