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Business

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

Crime & Justice

Oregon House votes to protect Oregon National Guard from being deployed by Trump, future presidents

The vote comes amid legal arguments over Trump’s authority to federalize the California National Guard   House Democrats ... Read more

Local News

‘Grieving for our democracy’: Oregon officials condemn attacks on Minnesota lawmakers

Oregon elected officials responded with shock and sadness Saturday to news that one Minnesota lawmaker was killed and ... Read more

Government

Oregon lawmakers look to reshape cap-and-trade program to pay for transportation needs

This is a developing story and will be updated. As Oregon lawmakers scrounge for ways to pay for ... Read more

Food and Drink

Proposed federal SNAP cuts would leave Oregon families hungry, governor and senators warn

More than 700,000 Oregonians receive aid from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Oregonians will go hungry if congressional ... Read more

Government

Oregon Rep. Janelle Bynum plans 10 summer town halls as Democrats push back against Trump

The first-term Democratic congresswoman in Oregon’s closest congressional district plans to hold seven in-person and three telephonic town ... Read more

Government

Oregon Rep. Courtney Neron appointed to Senate

State Rep. Courtney Neron, D-Wilsonville, will move to the Oregon Senate after county commissioners tapped her to finish ... Read more

News

Oregon Caves chateau named one of nation’s most endangered historic places

This is a developing story and will be updated The Depression-era chateau at the Oregon Caves National Monument ... Read more

Education

Thousands of Oregon, Washington children at risk if Head Start ends, lawsuit alleges

More than 25,000 children in Oregon and Washington will lose the child care and early education their families ... Read more

Marketplace