Brian Boquist

Dan Rayfield speaks into a microphone on the floor of the Oregon Legislature.

Out-of-state law firms are giving big to one Oregon attorney general candidate

Dirk VanderHart

Lawyers that vie for business from the State of Oregon have become a mainstay in races for attorney general and treasurer. This year is no different.

Elizabeth Steiner (left) and Jeff Gudman are running in the May 21 Oregon primary election for state treasurer.

Politics & Government

Elizabeth Steiner winning Democratic primary for Oregon state treasurer

Bryce Dole

Early returns showed her with a commanding lead over Jeff Gudman.

Rep. Anna Scharf, R-Amity, is one of two lawmakers pressing for a special session to reduce taxes on heavy trucks.

Politics & Government

Republican lawmakers press for special session to reassess Oregon’s vehicle taxes

Dirk VanderHart

Sen. Brian Boquist and Rep. Anna Scharf say Democrats have ignored an unconstitutional disparity in how heavy trucks are being taxed versus personal vehicles. Their push for a special session is unlikely to succeed.