Sun, rest, and... 84 work sessions in a single committee? While most of Oregon unplugged, the legislature barrels through its first major deadline.
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Mar
21
At Legislature’s First Deadline, Still No Dominant Theme
Oregon lawmakers are working through their first major deadline. Yet the session remains defined more by motion than direction.
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Feb
21
A Quiet Shift in Oregon’s Tax Politics
If Oregon’s rules around raising revenue gradually weaken, the political barriers to increasing taxes will also erode.
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Jan
31
Waiting for a Defining Issue in 2025
Unlike previous years, no single issue has emerged as the defining force for Oregon’s session, leaving lawmakers navigating a session without a clear destination.
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Jan
24
A Fast Start to a Packed Session
With a packed agenda and looming challenges, lawmakers jump straight into a high-stakes legislative session.
