Oregon legislature

The Beaver State has long prided itself on its two political parties finding common ground, but it is now lamenting the loss of centrist lawmakers.

The party tapped state Sen. Bruce Starr, as its former leader announced he would leave the Senate.

Lawmakers have varying plans for what to do with their per diem, their daily allowance, during the next two weeks.

Democratic leaders have said finding a quorum would not be a problem as they look to raise transportation taxes. They were wrong Friday.

The special session will dictate whether hundreds of state workers are laid off next month.

Drivers might end up paying more when switching to EVs.

The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors claim the Recycling Modernization Act passed in 2021 and implemented in July is unconstitutional.

Gov. Tina Kotek said Wednesday she expects her proposal will pass in the Aug. 29 session.

The governor’s announcement offered only hints of what a plan fund roads might look like.

The 2025 legislative session ended Friday evening at 11:15 p.m. after a marathon day packed with more drama and uncertainty than any session in recent memory.

The Legislature spent $218 million to cover the costs of the most expensive fire season on record.

City leaders around the state want more authority to remove encampments they deem problematic. Homeless advocates say it’s a distraction from real solutions.