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Environment, climate policies mostly took a backseat during Oregon’s 2024 short session
Much of Oregon's 2024 short session was focused on housing regulations and drug criminalization, putting many of the state's lands and climate policies on the backburner.
What did Oregon lawmakers do to help young people in 2024? Here are 9 education bills you’ll want to know about
From increased child care funding to protections for student-athletes and kiddos riding the bus, Oregon’s short legislative session ended last week with a mixed bag for the state’s youngest.
Hillsboro Hops receive $15 million from Legislature for stadium, securing team’s future in Oregon
Team President K.L. Wombacher said the team had exhausted all other public and private funding options, and that the Legislature represented their last hope. The Hops had until March 15 to secure the funding to meet an MLB deadline, facing possible relocation if it had failed to do so.
Oregon Legislature adjourns after drug law changes, a housing boost and limits to campaign spending
Oregon lawmakers wrapped up the 2024 short legislative session on Thursday night after muscling through a remarkable number of high-profile policies in a little more than one month.
Oregon lawmakers address looming semiconductor workforce needs
Oregon made big investments in this key part of the state’s technology sector last year, but a strategy to attract the workforce needed to grow these tech companies is still missing.
Oregon Legislature reaches compromise on public records proposal
The Legislature has passed a compromise bill that satisfies government transparency advocates, stamping out earlier fears that lawmakers would weaken the state’s public records law and approve an exemption barring the disclosure of any taxpayer information.
In landmark vote, Oregon lawmakers approve campaign finance limits
The passage of House Bill 4024 means campaign contributions in the state will be capped starting in 2027.
Drazan seeks return to Oregon House, plans to challenge Hieb in primary
James Hieb, a Canby Republican, was appointed to replace Drazan when she resigned to focus on her gubernatorial campaign in early 2022.
Oregon Legislature passes $30 million for summer school
The House passed it Monday with a 53-4 vote and the Senate followed on Tuesday with a 26-4 vote. It now heads to Gov. Tina Kotek for her signature.
Oregon lawmakers OK immunity protections aimed at keeping parks, trails open
Many public hiking trails that closed this past year in response to a civil lawsuit could start reopening again after Oregon lawmakers voted Tuesday to pass temporary liability protections for landowners.