gas tax

The ruling is a blow to Republicans who have insisted the vote should be held in November.

Attorneys appeared in court Tuesday for the first hearing in a case that could have big political impact.

Republicans have vowed to file suit over the maneuver.

The Secretary of State says legislators risk subduing public input if they wait longer to pass a controversial bill.

Democrats were able to pass the bill, but House Republicans could use delay tactics.

The idea emerged in an amendment posted Friday afternoon, but soon fell apart.

Can Democrats repeal the tax before a vote? What happens then? No one knows for sure.

The submission will likely ensure a gas tax increase approved by Oregon lawmakers this year doesn’t take effect.

The initiative needed roughly 78,000 signatures by Dec. 30 to qualify for next year’s election. Backers say they have more than 150,000.

Republicans say they’ll insist voters get a say on new taxes in the Oregon transportation bill.

Democrats envision a quick Labor Day weekend get together. Republicans say they’re not on board.

As lawmakers search for billions of dollars to maintain deteriorating roads, it’s one of many options under consideration.