Despite the long days and nights, the legislature accomplished a significant amount of work in only a short amount of time, most of which occurred in the final week.
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Feb
25
Looking Ahead to Session’s Final Week
The urgency to send bills out of committee to keep them alive for the session is raising the overall temperature of the building, with little indication of tempers cooling down.
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Feb
18
Three Weeks Down, Two More To Go
Despite only lasting for 35 days, Oregon’s short session is perhaps short in name only.
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Feb
11
Session’s Higher Profile Issues Take Spotlight
Unlike the long five-month session, where legislators take a break after the passing of the chamber deadline, there is no pause in the short session.
2 min read
Feb
09
Revenue Forecast: ‘Wow… That is a lot of money’
Although often overlooked, Oregon’s corporate sector is becoming a significant contributor to the state’s strong fiscal position.
2 min read
Feb
04
On Your Marks, Get Set, Session!
The session begins with new leadership and a host of new members, which is an unusual development in the middle of the legislative cycle.
