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…
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…
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…
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…