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Oregon Could Remain One of the Only States With Unlimited Political Donations as Lawmakers Seek a…
Oregon will most likely continue to be one of five states where political donations remain uncapped, as multiple lawmakers from both parties support postponing the law that will change the complexion of campaigns.
House Bill 4024 was…
Oregon National Guard Returning Home After Controversial Trump Deployment Blocked in Court
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek said yesterday that the Oregon National Guard troops federalized under Title 10 have begun demobilization activities, more than 100 days after their mobilization, as legal challenges worked their way through the…
New Oregon Data on Kotek’s Performance Is Out, Will You Vote for Her Again?
The stage could be set for a rematch between Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, who has announced her decision to stand for reelection next year, and Republican Christine Drazan, who polled 66,727 fewer votes in 2022.
Tidings Data Snapshot…
Oregon’s Secretary of State Accuses Federal Agencies of Misleading Officials Over Voter Data…
Oregon Secretary of State, Tobias Read, is concerned that the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Homeland Security (DHS) are using confidential voters’ roll information ‘to keep tearing families and communities apart’.
Read Has…
Oregon Drivers to Pay More at the Pump After Kotek Signs Transportation Rescue Bill
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed the controversial new transportation network legislation, a mere five days before the expiry date deadline.
Kotek signed House Bill 3991 last Friday and, in a letter to the Secretary of State, Tobias…
Medford Voters Have Until 8 p.m. Tomorrow to Weigh In on Creekside Quarter Funding Measure
MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford voters have until 8 p.m. tomorrow- Tuesday, Nov. 4- to return their ballots on Measure 15-238, a proposal to raise the city’s transient lodging tax to help fund the Creekside Quarter project.
Creekside…
Oregon Senators Urge Republicans to Cut Healthcare Costs to End Shutdown
Oregon Democratic U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley say Republicans should cut healthcare costs, not overburden taxpayers by increasing premiums, to end the federal government shutdown that has been ongoing since October 1.…
Governor Kotek Warns Trump’s National Guard Seizure Could Saddle Oregon Taxpayers With $10 Million…
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek warned yesterday that Trump’s illegal actions in deploying the National Guard could cost taxpayers an estimated $10 million over 60 days.
$10 Million Potential Bill From Oregon National Guard Deployment…
Oregon Senate Pushes Through Major Transportation Bill Despite Republican Opposition
There was a collective sigh of relief by Democratic lawmakers when the Oregon Transportation Funding Bill was finally passed by the Senate during a special session yesterday morning.
The bill will safeguard the jobs of hundreds of…
All Eyes on Salem Today as Senator Gorsek’s Return Could Rescue Oregon’s $4.3 Billion Transportation…
If Democrat Senator Chris Gorsek attends today’s highly publicized special Senate session, Oregon’s much-maligned transportation funding bill could finally be forwarded to Governor Tina Kotek for signature.
Deteriorating…