Cap And Trade

Oregon lawmakers may not get to vote this session on a controversial climate bill, but some companies are gearing up to burn fewer fossil fuels regardless.

On Tuesday, Senate President Peter Courtney said Oregon's cap-and-trade bill doesn’t have the votes to pass. Supporters say that could put the state's climate goals out of reach.

Oregon’s proposed cap-and-trade plan would increase household income, create jobs and grow the state’s economy, according to a new economic report to the Oregon Legislature.

Oregon lawmakers on a joint committee devoted to reducing carbon emissions plan to release a cap and trade bill next week.

Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek is proposing an amendment to a controversial cap-and-trade bill that would allow the Legislature to delay voting on key details until next year.

Oregon lawmakers held a joint committee hearing Monday on a bill that would create a cap and trade program to reduce the state’s carbon emissions.

Oregon lawmakers are considering a cap and trade program to reduce the state's contributions to climate change. How would that work?