Oregon lawmakers convened a one-day special session to continue their response to the tumultuous pandemic and wildfire season. The legislature acted swiftly to enact aid for renters and landlords, protections…
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Oregon Lawmakers Return to Salem for Third Special Session
Oregon lawmakers will return to the Capitol on Monday to convene for their third special session of the year to continue addressing the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic and…
Oregon Economists Report Stable Revenues in Updated Forecast
State economists with the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis released their updated economic and revenue forecast today to a joint virtual meeting of the legislative revenue committees. In September, the…
Oregon Lawmakers Convene for Virtual “Legislative Days”
Oregon lawmakers convened virtually this week to receive updates from state agencies responding to the multitude of emergencies and disasters occurring throughout the state. These include the ongoing response to…
Oregon Economists Unveil Upward Revision to State Fiscal Outlook
The outlook for Oregon’s economy and state revenues has improved significantly since the beginning of the pandemic, according to an updated revenue forecast presented to a joint meeting of the…
Oregon Legislature Completes Act I of Rebalancing the State Budget
Oregon lawmakers convened in a marathon one-day special session yesterday to address a mounting budget deficit created by the coronavirus pandemic and its ensuing economic crisis. Legislators have known since…