Lane County Levy Seeks Funds To Hold Prisoners
In Lane County, jail officials can't hold many offenders for more than a few hours. Lane is one of several southern Oregon counties grappling with the loss of federal timber payments.
Metro Has The Land, But Needs Money To Make It Parks
OPB | May 15, 2013 6:03 p.m.
Metro-area voters will decide next week whether to spend millions of dollars to clean up and maintain natural areas bought over the last two decades.
Clackamas County: Stuck On The Third Rail Of Light Rail Politics
OPB | May 07, 2013 6 a.m.
Light rail is on the ballot this month in Clackamas County. The Portland-Milwaukie light rail line has been controversial south in Clackamas for years.
With No Officers To Respond To 911 Calls, Josephine Co. Considers Tax Levy
OPB | May 14, 2013 3:40 p.m.
In rural Josephine County, a tax increase is a hard sell. But next week's special election includes a tax levy for a public safety system strained by recent budget cuts.
Election May 21: Think Out Loud Coverage
OPB | May 14, 2013 11:10 a.m.
Think Out Loud takes a look at some of the issues facing voters on May 21.
Merkley Introduces Amendment To Close GMO 'Loophole'
OPB | May 21, 2013 2:03 p.m.
Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley has introduced an amendment to the Farm Bill that would weed out what he says is a "special interest loophole" for large agribusinesses dealing in genetically modified crops.
Special Election Ballots Due Tuesday
OPB | May 20, 2013 2:28 p.m.
May 21 is the last day to drop off your ballots for this year’s special election. All thirty-six counties in Oregon have issues for voters to consider.
Political Chat: Good Revenue News In The Capital
OPB | May 17, 2013 10:34 a.m.
Oregon lawmakers -- deep into the process of crafting a spending plan for the next two years -- got a rare bit of good news this week.
Oregon Legislature Passes That Guards Workers' Social Media Passwords
AP | May 17, 2013 8:08 a.m.
The Oregon Legislature has passed a bill barring bosses from demanding employees or job applicants turn over their Facebook passwords and other social media login information.
Oregon Gets An 'A' For Disclosing Political Funds
OPB | May 16, 2013 12:13 p.m.
Oregon's political finance database earned an A-grade on a new review of state disclosure laws from the National Institute on Money in State Politics.
Political Chat: In Springtime A Voter's Mind Turns To....
OPB | May 03, 2013 1:15 p.m.
A new survey co-sponsored by OPB shows that many voters have gardens to tend, spring walks to take… but not an overwhelming interest in political machinations.
Portland's Mayor Releases Budget: City Faces $21M Deficit
OPB | April 30, 2013 12:51 p.m.
Portland Mayor Charlie Hales unveiled his budget proposal Tuesday morning, confirming that the city faces a more than $21 million eficit for the coming biennium.
Former Clackamas Co. Elections Worker To Plead Guilty To Tampering
AP | April 25, 2013 8:49 a.m.
The former Clackamas County elections worker accused of ballot tampering will plead guilty Thursday and receive a 90-day jail sentence, her attorney has confirmed.
Oregon Drone Bill Clears House, Heads To Senate
OPB | April 16, 2013 1:18 p.m.
The Oregon Senate is the next stop for a House-approved bill that would restrict how police and other state agencies could use drones.
Oregon Ranchers Want More Authority To Kill Wolves
AP | April 16, 2013 1:04 p.m.
Eastern Oregon ranchers are asking the Oregon Legislature for more authority to kill wolves that threaten their livestock.
