Oregon Legislature

Oregon legislators are now considering House Bill 2964, which would provide loans and grants for nonprofits looking to build affordable housing on their land by covering those initial costs.

A bill that would make Oregon a pioneer in the practice squeaked through the Senate on Thursday.

Gov. Tina Kotek moves bureaucratic leaders around to fill openings.

Recreational business owners say they need the extra protection from frivolous claims, but trial lawyers say Oregon law already protects against spurious lawsuits.

If HB 3568 passes, the state would spend roughly $800,000 to assist schools in acquiring seafood for students, training for school kitchen staff on seafood preparation and an education campaign to teach children about local fishing and shellfish harvesting.

The governor recently joined OPB's "Think Out Loud" to talk about big issues in the legislative session, as well as how federal layoffs and funding cuts are impacting the state.

Lori Chavez-DeRemer's confirmation underscores how the Trump-led GOP is making inroads with labor unions that have historically backed Democrats.

Critics of the state's initiative petition system say it gives too much say to the Portland region.

During this year's legislative session, lawmakers plan to change or amend Rule 27, the Legislature’s personnel rule for addressing harassment, discrimination and retaliation.

Bill would allow the county to pilot a small modular nuclear reactor project