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A bipartisan effort led by a Southern Oregon Republican and a Portland Democrat could give the state more power in governing whether its National...
SALEM — The Farrimonds of Phoenix started the school year in September just like every other family in the state.
Two bills that passed the House Education Committee Monday would require school districts in Oregon to release information to other districts about...
SALEM — The Oregon House of Representatives rebalanced the state's budget with the passage of legislation on Thursday that was opposed by all...
SALEM — Area lawmakers said they expect a joint Senate-House proposal rebalancing the state's budget to pass through the Legislature this week,...
SALEM — A pair of state lawmakers introduced legislation Tuesday that would exempt concealed handgun license information from being revealed...
SALEM — Several thousand parents, students and teachers, including some from Jackson County, converged on the State Capitol Monday to urge...
It's time to halt Oregon National Guard troop deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, says state Rep. Dennis Richardson, a Vietnam War veteran.
SALEM — The Oregon Senate remains the final hurdle in a statewide effort to douse the sale of flame-shooting lighters that look like matchbox...
SALEM — Lawmakers heard testimony this week from a coalition of state health organizations asking the Legislature to ban the distribution of...
A $175 million state stimulus package working its way through the Legislature could provide money for roughly $400,000 worth of small projects in...
SALEM — State policy makers are keeping their eyes pointed toward Washington, hoping the administration of President Barack Obama and Congress...
SALEM — Despite a more than $1 billion shortfall in the state's budget, Sen.
Oregon legislators face a dilemma next week when they grapple with a budget gap that could further harm a faltering economy.
MEDFORD — The economic downturn was the gorilla in the room at a packed town-hall meeting Monday, with local legislators expressing hope about...
SALEM — Oregon state government is facing an immediate $140 million shortfall that spurred Gov.
SALEM — When it comes to fly-fishing for steelhead, Oregon Sen. Jason Atkinson doesn't care one whit about party politics.