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Oregon bill to block release of legislative research gets skeptical hearing
Senate Bill 555 could ensure that data lawmakers use when crafting bills is kept under wraps.
Oregon Senate votes to make T-bone the official state steak
Oregon CattleWomen have championed the T-bone as the official state steak, due to its two distinct sides like Oregon, with a split like the Cascades down the middle.

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Senate confirms Project 2025 architect Russell Vought to lead powerful White House budget office
Vought has already played an influential role in Trump’s effort to remake the federal government as one of the architects of Project 2025, a conservative blueprint for Trump’s second term.

Senate confirms fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary. He vows to 'unleash' US resources
The Senate has confirmed fossil fuel executive Chris Wright to serve as energy secretary, a key post to promote President Donald Trump’s efforts to achieve U.S. “energy dominance” in the global market

Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet
The Senate has confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving President Donald Trump the first member of his Cabinet

US Senate approves stalled federal judicial nominee in Oregon
Mustafa Taher Kasubhai was confirmed 51 to 44, to lifetime appointment as a U.S. District Court Judge in Oregon.

Republicans choose John Thune as next Senate majority leader
Senate Republicans have chosen Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., as the next party leader, launching a new era for the GOP after nearly two decades with Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., leading the party in the Senate.

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Oregon Senate Republicans have tapped a new leader
State Sen. Daniel Bonham will take the reins from Sen. Tim Knopp. Knopp led last year's record-setting Republican walkout.
Oregon Sen. Jeff Golden preps proposals for wildfire preparedness and funding
State lawmakers are preparing for the short legislative session in February.

U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley from Oregon calls for cease-fire in Gaza
The Democrat made the plea days before Israel's Cabinet approved a cease-fire deal with Hamas that could bring a temporary halt to the war.