Oregon lawmakers have only four weeks until they are constitutionally required to adjourn their regular session. In this time warp of a session, four weeks can seem like the final…
Month: May 2021
State Economists Suggest "Stunning" Economic & Revenue Growth from Pandemic's Easing
Oregon lawmakers received welcomed news this week as the state economists revised their revenue forecast upward—significantly upward. In a dramatic rally from only a year ago, the economists informed a joint meeting…
Pandemic & Legislature Reach a Turning Point
The pandemic has taken Oregon on a roller coaster ride over the past two weeks. On Friday, April 30, 15 counties returned to a more restrictive level of activity due…
Pandemic, Restrictions Drive Politics of the Session
The legislature has spent much of its time this session contending with issues traditionally outside its attention. Throughout the session, the legislature has dealt with a series of complaints and…