Oregon Legislature

Bill would give Oregon more say in Guard deployments - 5/13/2009
A bipartisan effort led by a Southern Oregon Republican and a Portland Democrat could give the state more power in governing whether its National...
Senate bills could virtually halt online charter schools - 3/27/2009
SALEM — The Farrimonds of Phoenix started the school year in September just like every other family in the state.
Atkinson proposes aiding nonprofits with political donations - 3/15/2009
SALEM — State Sen.
Legislature to consider tougher sexual-misconduct rules - 3/10/2009
Two bills that passed the House Education Committee Monday would require school districts in Oregon to release information to other districts about...
Oregon House approves cuts - 3/6/2009
SALEM — The Oregon House of Representatives rebalanced the state's budget with the passage of legislation on Thursday that was opposed by all...
Schools will take hit when budget passes - 3/1/2009
SALEM — Area lawmakers said they expect a joint Senate-House proposal rebalancing the state's budget to pass through the Legislature this week,...
Bill would shield concealed weapons permits - 2/18/2009
SALEM — A pair of state lawmakers introduced legislation Tuesday that would exempt concealed handgun license information from being revealed...
Local school officials take a stand in Salem - 2/17/2009
SALEM — Several thousand parents, students and teachers, including some from Jackson County, converged on the State Capitol Monday to urge...
State rep. calls for end to Guard deployments - 2/17/2009
It's time to halt Oregon National Guard troop deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, says state Rep. Dennis Richardson, a Vietnam War veteran.
State ban on novelty lighters makes its way to Senate vote - 2/15/2009
SALEM — The Oregon Senate remains the final hurdle in a statewide effort to douse the sale of flame-shooting lighters that look like matchbox...
Critics want tobacco samples banned - 2/1/2009
SALEM — Lawmakers heard testimony this week from a coalition of state health organizations asking the Legislature to ban the distribution of...
Higher education physical plants may benefit from stimulus package - 1/28/2009
A $175 million state stimulus package working its way through the Legislature could provide money for roughly $400,000 worth of small projects in...
State legislators look to Obama for funds - 1/25/2009
SALEM — State policy makers are keeping their eyes pointed toward Washington, hoping the administration of President Barack Obama and Congress...
Democrats optimistic of enacting state health-care reform - 1/18/2009
SALEM — Despite a more than $1 billion shortfall in the state's budget, Sen.
Legislators head back to work facing fiscal crisis - 1/11/2009
Oregon legislators face a dilemma next week when they grapple with a budget gap that could further harm a faltering economy.
Economy dominates town hall questions - 1/6/2009
MEDFORD — The economic downturn was the gorilla in the room at a packed town-hall meeting Monday, with local legislators expressing hope about...
Bates named to Ways & Means co-chairmanship - 12/10/2008
SALEM — Sen.
Buckley will co-chair Joint Ways and Means Committee - 11/26/2008
Ashland Rep.
Budget shortfall forces state cuts - 11/20/2008
SALEM — Oregon state government is facing an immediate $140 million shortfall that spurred Gov.
Atkinson favors global warming research bill - 2/19/2008
SALEM — When it comes to fly-fishing for steelhead, Oregon Sen. Jason Atkinson doesn't care one whit about party politics.