Oregon Legislature

State Rep. Boomer Wright, a Republican from Reedsport who has represented Oregon’s southern coast since 2020, will not run for a fourth term.

The development comes after a Republican-led campaign delayed key tax increases in the bill.

Hundreds of bills passed in the first half of 2025 take effect New Year’s Day.

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.

Oregon lawmakers had a chance to hear from Eugene-area activists and law enforcement about automatic license plate reader technology Monday. The cameras, and the company Flock Safety's presence in Eugene, were the topic of an Oregon Senate Judiciary Committee meeting.

The Springfield-area representative has held the seat for 13 years.

The lawmakers pushed for $300 million over 10 years to ensure Oregon is prepared for a seismic event.

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.