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…
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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…
Presiding Officers Declare Sine Die Imminent
On Tuesday, the House Speaker and Senate President declared sine die, or adjournment, to be imminent. The announcement, although it may seem an encouraging sign the session is coming to…
Lawmakers Enter Session’s Final Month
Oregon lawmakers have only four weeks until they are constitutionally required to adjourn their regular session. In this time warp of a session, four weeks can seem like the final…