Oregon Legislature

Jackson County lawmakers' deal stops fiscal fight - 6/29/2011
Two Jackson County legislators helped broker a deal Monday night, overcoming one of the last big stumbling blocks before wrapping up Oregon's $14.
'It's his side's fault' - 6/25/2011
Asix-month struggle to craft Oregon's $14.
Higher ed reorganization won't forestall budget axe - 6/25/2011
Before the Oregon Legislature adjourns early next week, lawmakers say it's a lock that they will pass a bill making Oregon higher education a...
Medford schools to receive more state funding - 6/23/2011
For the first time in a few months, the Oregon Legislature this week had good news for the Medford School District: more money for next academic year.
Redistricting plan narrows senator's base - 6/15/2011
A redistricting plan signed by Gov. John Kitzhaber on Monday puts the Oregon Senate District 3 seat in the crosshairs for future elections.
New bill on child abuse aims to halt false claims - 5/19/2011
An Oregon House bill passed earlier this month aimed at discouraging false reporting of child abuse would have a chilling effect on an area of crime...
Revenue forecast has sign of hope for state - 5/13/2011
An Oregon revenue forecast released Thursday offered some good news for legislators struggling to prepare a state budget that will cut education,...
Holding Pattern - 3/18/2011
You won't find many fans in local law enforcement of a proposed state Senate bill calling for an increase in the amount of time inmates can serve in...
Taking aim at unions - 3/15/2011
Emboldened by Wisconsin's rejection of public-employee unions, an Oregon legislator has turned his sights on state employee pensions and health...
Bills could take away special ed from ESDs - 3/15/2011
Special education classes provided by the Southern Oregon Education Service District and others around the state could become a thing of the past...
Bills target sex-trafficking of minors - 3/1/2011
Local legislators and sexual-assault survivors say a series of proposed sex-trafficking bills provides new protections for child victims and new ways...
School officials fight for ESDs - 2/24/2011
Southern Oregon school officials have banded together to oppose an Oregon Senate bill that would allow school districts to opt out of education...
Esquivel makes push to consolidate pot bills - 2/23/2011
Legislators have proposed nearly a dozen bills that backers say are aimed at fine-tuning Oregon's Medical Marijuana Program and stopping activities...
Bates sponsors Medicaid reimbursement hike - 2/23/2011
A bill proposed by State Sen.
Kitzhaber's cutback plan has schools doing the math - 2/2/2011
Fears of having to make millions of dollars in budget cuts at Oregon school districts were fueled Tuesday when Gov.
Government urged to overhaul education - 1/30/2011
Local state lawmakers and education advocates on Saturday called for government restructuring at the state and local levels in order to balance the...
Is state creating a fine mess? - 1/29/2011
The days of having your speeding ticket reduced because of a good driving record would be over if a bill overhauling the state's court fines passes...
'Fast track' law could harm property rights, gas pipeline opponents claim - 1/28/2011
About 50 opponents of a proposed natural gas pipeline from Coos Bay to Malin gathered in Medford early Thursday afternoon to speak out against "fast...
Paper or cloth? - 1/27/2011
Frank Jones hates plastic bags, so he was a little annoyed with himself Wednesday morning at Food 4 Less.
Dear Legislature: Local residents offer their priorities - 1/25/2011
Jackson County residents are speaking out about the state of Oregon's $3.