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Oregon Republicans say Dems delaying vote on wildfire map repeal to get votes for wildfire funding
The decision to delay a vote on Senate Bill 83 came as a surprise to Republicans on the Committee, who later accused Democrats, House Speaker Julie Fahey, D-Eugene, and Gov. Tina Kotek of using it as a bargaining chip in negotiations over a wildfire funding proposal that would redirect $1 billion from the state’s “kicker” tax return.

Washington state GOP megadonor planning new round of initiatives on taxes, parents’ rights
Brian Heywood, the founder of Let’s Go Washington, has filed new proposals to curb property taxes, create a new school choice funding program, target trans student athletes, and repeal the state Legislature’s recent changes to the “parents’ rights” law.
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Republican lawmaker wants Oregonians to have more time to fight media errors
Rep. Darin Harbick's son was at the Jan. 6 insurrection four years ago, but the lawmaker took issue with a Eugene Weekly story.

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Republicans target Southwest Washington Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez as vulnerable Democrat in midterms
While Republicans are targeting Gluesenkamp Perez, the incumbent may benefit from being in the minority party next year.

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As Motor Voter resumes, Oregon state agencies tell lawmakers they’ve fixed errors
Republican lawmakers are plainly still skeptical of the Motor Voter Program, which automatically registers people to vote when they get a new driver’s license. In recent months they have argued the program should receive far more oversight or be scrapped altogether.

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Republicans split on best path to advance Trump's agenda in Congress
Republicans may control both chambers of Congress but leaders in the House and Senate have very different ideas about the best way to implement President Trump's agenda.

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Oregon House GOP calls for tax cuts, housing fix. But Democrats hold the cards
In a press conference at the Oregon State Capitol, Republican party leaders blamed high taxes and excessive regulations for increasing costs, driving people out of the state and making it harder to work, live and manage a business.

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Former Oregon Senate Republican Leader will push for Congressional term limits
Former Oregon Senate Republican Leader will push for Congressional term limits

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‘OPB Politics Now’: Republicans celebrate big wins nationally but keep struggling in big Oregon races
The Democratic Party had a brutal night nationally but appears poised for another cycle of big victories as Republicans continue to struggle in big Oregon races.

A big night for Republicans nationally, but not in Oregon
While the GOP won big in Washington, D.C., Beaver State Republicans didn't gain ground this year.