Oregon Legislature

Oregon lawmakers have proposed a budget bill that could keep Abiqua Falls open to the public.

Republicans have vowed to file suit over the maneuver.

The move is a reversal for Gov. Tina Kotek, who said last week she didn’t see a need for the centers to be exempted.

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.

Oregon’s short session ends March 8. Will schools be any closer to avoiding deep budget cuts?

Rep. Thủy Trần changed her vote from a no to a yes following a tense exchange with Rep. Jason Kropf.

The party offered no immediate reason for the walkout.

Is Senate Bill 1507 a reckless tax hike or a sensible budget move? Lawmakers disagreed Monday.

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

The bill would limit Oregon lawmakers to 30 bills each during a long legislative session. A similar proposal died in Salem last year.

Lawmakers are looking at freezing open positions and pulling money from certain programs as they work to avoid deep layoffs at the Oregon Department of Transportation.