Oregon Senate approves renewing tax to bolster state’s Medicaid program
The Oregon Senate voted Monday to pass a bill that would secure billions in federal funding for Oregon’s Medicaid program and ...
Oregon bill could allow domestic violence survivors who commit crimes less jail time
Under current Oregon law, a person convicted of a "qualifying misdemeanor" involving a family or household member is ...
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Oregon Republican lawmakers introduce bill to repeal ‘flawed’ Wildfire Hazard Map
Republicans in the Oregon legislature introduced a bill on Tuesday to repeal the state's Wildfire Hazard Map, citing concerns ...
Oregon lawmakers propose cautious budget amid federal funding uncertainty
Lawmakers will finalize the next two-year budget this session and have announced a series of public meetings around the state ...
Oregon’s sperm and eggs donors might no longer be anonymous: Bill says offspring have right to know
When they turn 18, children conceived from donor sperm or eggs would have access to the donors’ names and contact information ...
Oregon's 'kicker' tax refund could be eliminated, altered as lawmakers seek reform
One bill scheduled for a public hearing has bipartisan support and would redirect corporate kickers to a fund for school ...
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Oregon budget writers offer up a spending framework — and a lot of uncertainty
The state might have enough money to fund core priorities. Or it might be scrambling to fill holes left by federal cuts.
Hundreds rally at Oregon Capitol to support immigrant food assistance bill
More than 200 advocates, community members, and coalition partners gathered at the Oregon State Capitol to urge lawmakers to ...
Oregon Senate passes bill to ban single-use plastic checkout bags statewide
Oregon Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would ban single-use checkout bags statewide and allow only recycled paper bags.
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Oregon’s legislature passes Medicaid tax extension in bipartisan vote
The taxes, and the federal matching dollars they qualify for, are one of the cornerstones of funding the state’s Medicaid ...
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Oregon Republicans introduce bill to repeal wildfire hazard map
Oregon House and Senate Republicans are continuing to push back against the state's wildfire hazard map, introducing a bill ...
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Oregon lawmakers share $38 billion budget framework amid federal uncertainty
Oregon is in a better financial position than other states, but could see its budget devastated by federal spending cuts, a ...