Government
Measure expanding foster youth rights passes Oregon Senate again, overriding Kotek veto
The bill’s author said she had never heard from the governor about the bill prior to her Tuesday ...
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Oregon House introduces scaled-down transportation bill with days left in session
The latest proposal is unpopular with Republicans and some rank-and-file Democrats who said they’ve not had enough time ...
Business
Lawmakers, Secretary of State back delaying 2024 Oregon campaign finance law from taking effect
An unremarkable, technical fix bill could be used to delay the state’s 2024 campaign finance law limiting contributions ...
Business
Oregon lawmakers tuck $1 billion into late-session ‘Christmas tree’ spending bill
House Bill 5006 includes money for natural disasters, raises, museums and more Oregon lawmakers on Tuesday approved $1 ...
Business
Oregon Senate rejects bill making big tech pay for local journalism as session end nears
The bill’s author told the Capital Chronicle after the vote that she would be reintroducing the bill next ...
Government
Clean Water Services adopt 3% rate increase amid spending scandal
The Clean Water Services Board of Directors voted unanimously June 17 to adopt the 2025-26 fiscal year budget, ...
Government
North Plains mayor’s extended absence raises vacancy questions as censure effort looms
Have you seen the mayor of North Plains? It’s been two months since Mayor Ariel Goodwin last attended ...
Government
Washington County considers 19-cent public safety levy increase for November ballot
The Washington County Board of Commissioners are considering whether to ask voters to increase the public safety levy ...
Government
Washington County proposes higher library levy to sustain countywide services
The Washington County Board of Commissioners is poised to ask voters this fall to approve higher library levy. ...
Government
‘Not business as usual’: Washington County commissioners consider rescinding longstanding DEI resolution
The Washington County Board of Commissioners is proposing to abolish its guiding document regarding diversity, equity and inclusion. ...