Cedric Hayden

A ballot measure passed last year was supposed to block 10 conservative lawmakers from running for reelection. They are planning to file anyway.

Lawmakers boycotting this session created a new political committee to raise money off the walkout. That money can't be used to challenge a new law that could bounce them from office.

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

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.

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.

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

People who live in neighborhoods with Homeowners Associations would have the right to engage in gardening, hen-keeping and beekeeping under a bill moving through the Oregon legislature.

A state lawmaker from eastern Lane County is pushing a bill that would require utilities to help pay for backup power equipment during prolonged outages.

The race for Oregon Senate, District 6, features a long-time area state representative versus a candidate who's never run for state office.

On November 1, 2022, veterans who don’t qualify for the Oregon Health Plan can start applying for a state-funded dental program.

With the deadline to file for the May primary in the rearview mirror, races for Oregon’s legislative seats are now set.

Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, lawmakers want a review of how the Oregon Health Authority handled it.