On Monday, Oregon lawmakers convened for a one-day special session to renew tenant protections and address a slate of other priorities facing the state in a $400 million package. For…
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Oregon’s Revenue Boom Sees Boost From Inflation’s Shadow
On Wednesday, Oregon’s Office of Economic Analysis presented the latest economic and revenue forecast to the legislature’s tax-writing committees, the last update lawmakers will receive before the five-week “short” session, beginning…
Oregon Experiencing Strong Economic Growth, Blockbuster Tax Collections
Oregon’s economists foresee continued strengthening of the state’s economy, despite the most virulent wave of COVID-19 infections to date, according to a new economic and revenue forecast presented by Oregon’s Office of…
That’s a Wrap! Oregon Lawmakers Adjourn Sine Die
This evening, the legislature adjourned its regular session after 23 weeks of operating in a unique pandemic environment. Although the session was unlike any before, lawmakers spent their final days…
Oregon Lawmakers Reach Session’s Final Week
With little more than a week before lawmakers are constitutionally required to adjourn their session on Sunday, June 27, the state budget and final policy measures are taking center stage.…
Oregon House Expels Lawmaker for Aiding State Capitol Breach
On Thursday, the Oregon House swiftly approved a resolution immediately expelling Rep. Mike Nearman (R-Dallas) from the legislature for aiding an unruly and violent group of protestors who entered the building during…