campaign finance

For the first time in three decades, Oregon will place limits on political donations beginning in January. But months before that change, the next tussle over Oregon campaign finance laws is already getting underway.

Backers of Oregon’s most contentious ballot measure are making a play for voters who’ve been inundated with ads by their opponents.

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.

The money is a bit of unfinished business left after the Legislature's scramble to pass new regulations in March.

For decades, Oregon was one of the few states that didn’t limit campaign contributions. A recently signed law will change that. Many hope the limits will encourage more people to run for office – especially at the local level.

The passage of House Bill 4024 means campaign contributions in the state will be capped starting in 2027.

Oregon lawmakers have reached a deal that appears likely to give state campaign finance limits for the first time in decades.

As the Legislature speeds to adjournment, a proposal to regulate political giving is still being negotiated.

In the entire history of the Oregon Legislature, despite consistent discussion among Oregon legislators, no bills aimed at imposing limits on campaign contributions have succeeded.

Business and labor groups have negotiated a system of contribution limits they hope to push through before lawmakers adjourn March 10. Critics say the proposal is weak.

Portland’s campaign financing program doesn’t have enough money to operate at full capacity ahead of a historic election year.

Oregon voters have until Nov. 3rd to make up their minds on 4 statewide ballot measures. The issues are campaign finance limits, raising taxes on…