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  1. Lucille McNamara

    Oregon Lawmakers Propose Disconnecting From Trump Tax Laws to Prevent a $900 Million Hit to State Revenue

    Tax cuts proposed in President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act will cost Oregon an estimated $900 million, but two Democratic lawmakers are proposing to save…

  2. Lucille McNamara

    Oregon Lawmakers Push ‘Healthcare Without Fear Act’ as ICE Intrusions in Hospitals Drive Patients Away

    The increased presence of ICE agents in Oregon hospitals and clinics is not only hindering the work and daily routines of healthcare providers, but it is also forcing…

  3. Diane Megaw

    Oregon May Withhold Payments to the Federal Government After Trump Threatens to Cut Off Funds to Sanctuary States

    A Democratic Oregon lawmaker has proposed a bill, dubbed the "Recourse Act," that seeks to allow the state to withhold certain payments it owes the federal government…

  4. Lucille McNamara

    Oregon Braces for Major ODOT Layoffs After Governor and Republicans Battle Over Failed Transportation Bill

    While lawmakers engage in political maneuvering, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) remains in limbo, and badly needed funding remains elusive.

  5. Diane Megaw

    Elon Musk Spreads False Claim About Oregon Voters as Report Shows His Election Posts Hit 2 Billion Views

    Claims by Elon Musk, the owner of X- formerly known as Twitter, that Oregon has "ä lot of fake voters" in response to several social media posts are fake news.

  6. Lucille McNamara

    Oregon Could Remain One of the Only States With Unlimited Political Donations as Lawmakers Seek a Delay

    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…

  7. Diane Megaw

    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…

  8. Lucille McNamara

    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…