Oregon State Legislature

With the passage of a key election deadline, Democrat Lesly Munoz has prevailed over Republican state Rep. Tracy Cramer

State Sen. Lynn Findley, R-Vale, will not seek reelection next year. One former House Republican leader is already rolling out a campaign.

Oregonians can expect roughly 45% of the personal income taxes they paid last year to be returned to them — about $980 for the median taxpayer.

Heading into next year’s legislative session, roughly one-third of the members of the Oregon House will be new to the lawmaking process.

On Friday night, Oregon state senators nominated Rob Wagner, of Lake Oswego, to serve as their next Senate president. The full Senate will vote on the nomination in January. Wagner was first appointed to the state Senate in 2018 and has recently served as caucus leader.

A long-time state senator from Springfield will have a new role once his current term is over.

Supporters of a bill that would help ensure veterans receive a proper burial say they’ll try again to get the measure approved in Salem.

A state task force that’s exploring ways to increase rates of home ownership among people of color in Oregon is inviting the public to weigh in on a series of proposals.

Oregon’s law that governs pretrial release is undergoing a major change.

A state lawmaker on the Oregon coast wants schools to teach students how to prepare for things like earthquakes, wildfires or tsunamis.

Two of the candidates running for an Oregon House seat in Springfield discussed their positions on issues Thursday during a forum held by the Springfield City Club.

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