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Oregon Political News
Oregon’s predicted 2024 kicker rebate grows to $5.5 billion as tax revenues outstrip economists’ predictions
Walkout continues, 10 Oregon senators now banned from re-election
Gov. Tina Kotek takes slow, careful approach to picking next secretary of state
Oregon unemployment rate dips to 4% in April
Gov. Tina Kotek Says She Has Had No Communication With La Mota’s Principals Since Taking Office
Oregon to publish names of people, businesses who owe $50,000 or more in unpaid state taxes
In Oregon, elsewhere, an increased scrutiny of civil commitment laws as homeless crisis deepens
Travel Oregon gives $350K to wine tourism spots
Oregon Measure 110 addiction treatment services to get an unexpected $40M boost
Oregon Election News
U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer Hands Over Campaign Contribution From Failed Crypto Firm FTX
Elections officials ask Department of Justice to consider criminal charges against FTX executive who made $500,000 donation to Oregon Democrats
New GOP PAC prepares for fight over Oregon Senate re-election bans
Complaint from progressive group alleges PAC for Republican senators isn’t reporting campaign contributions in time
Portland Area
Portland leaders slash utility, parking, development rate hikes; approve $7.1B budget
Oregon voters reject conservative school board candidates in Newberg, other districts
Julia Brim-Edwards wins Multnomah County Board of Commissioners seat
Union representing Multnomah County workers drops complaint against Sharon Meieran, county agrees to pay lawyer fees
Oregon lawmakers approve stiffer penalties for businesses that violate workplace safety rules
Voters have mixed responses to Portland area taxes to pay for police, fire, schools and more
Downtown food cart pod getting major remodel by corporate neighbor
Multnomah County falling short of rent support goals, although voters defeated eviction prevention measure
Portland Bureau of Transportation provides update on citywide pedestrian plan
A Low-Income Housing Developer Swears Off Any More Portland Construction
Central Oregon Area
Another Oregon county votes to consider moving to Idaho
BMCC President Browning talks board of education election
Returning the land: Land Trust deeds Wallowa Lake parcel to Nez Perce Tribe
Election 2023: Murray wins reelection, Padberg loses at Port of Morrow
St. Charles Bend nurses conduct strike vote through Sunday
Eugene Area