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Jun
11
Oregon House Expels Lawmaker for Aiding State Capitol Breach

Oregon House Expels Lawmaker for Aiding State Capitol Breach

For many lawmakers, Democrats and Republicans alike, the incident was a chilling moment in Oregon political history.
3 min read
Jun
04
Presiding Officers Declare Sine Die Imminent

Presiding Officers Declare Sine Die Imminent

The rule allows the presiding officers to suspend the parliamentary procedure requiring 48-hour notice before a committee takes final action on a measure.
2 min read
May
21
State Economists Suggest "Stunning" Economic & Revenue Growth from Pandemic's Easing

State Economists Suggest "Stunning" Economic & Revenue Growth from Pandemic's Easing

In a dramatic rally from only a year ago, the economists said tax collections should exceed their pre-pandemic levels by more than $2 billion.
2 min read
May
14
Pandemic & Legislature Reach a Turning Point

Pandemic & Legislature Reach a Turning Point

The pandemic has taken Oregon on a roller coaster ride over the past two weeks.
3 min read
May
07
Pandemic, Restrictions Drive Politics of the Session

Pandemic, Restrictions Drive Politics of the Session

The legislature has spent much of its time this session contending with issues traditionally outside its attention.
3 min read
Apr
30
Pandemic’s Fourth Wave Intersects With Session

Pandemic’s Fourth Wave Intersects With Session

With the announced return of restrictions, the politics over the pandemic are increasingly converging with the session.
3 min read
Apr
23
COVID Shuts Down Oregon House, Again

COVID Shuts Down Oregon House, Again

The distance from the building did nothing to encourage cooperation or, at the very least, cool tempers.
3 min read
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