Author: Laural Porter, Alex Jensen (KGW) PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon’s 2024 legislative session got underway last Monday, tackling big state challenges like housing, homelessness and the drug crisis. On this week’s episode of Straight Talk, Gov. Tina Kotek stopped by to discuss her own ...
SALEM, Ore. – On February 13, Democratic Senator Jeff Golden held the first online town hall of the legislative session. Senator Golden talked about key points and progress that has been made over the past two weeks of the session. ...
SALEM, Ore.– We’re already a week into the 2024 Legislative Session and there are plenty of important deadlines this week for many bills. Legislators are still working on addressing the housing shortage and revising Measure 110. Any bills that don’t ...
SALEM, Ore.– The 2024 Legislative Session kicked off today in Salem. Democrats and Republicans are both working to revise Measure 110 and address the housing crisis across the state. This short session will only last 35 days, which makes it ...
SALEM, Ore.– Measure 110 is expected to be one of the hottest topics at next month’s upcoming legislative session. State Democrats released a framework for revising 110 this week, including re-criminalizing drug possession. Despite many Republicans looking to repeal Measure ...
Author: Jamie Parfitt, Blair Best (KGW) SALEM, Ore. (KGW) — After weeks of testimony and deliberation, Oregon lawmakers on a special joint committee released their framework Tuesday for legislation meant to address the state’s drug crisis and roll back drug ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – Senator Golden held the first of his final two town halls before the 2024 legislative session. During the town hall, Senator Golden said he would not be voting to repeal measure 110. Senator Golden also discussed funding ...
OREGON – 2024 is nearly here and with it comes some changes to Oregon laws, including voter approved Measure 110. Oregon has multiple new laws coming into effect New Year’s Day, including a law aimed at strengthening and improving Measure ...
SALEM, Ore.- An audit from the Secretary of State’s Office isn’t sure how effective Measure 110 actually is. The audit says grant funding expands community based treatment services, but they’re facing challenges implementing these services and finding a way to ...
OREGON – Oregon has multiple new laws coming into effect on New Year’s Day, including a law aimed at strengthening and improving measure 110. House Bill 2513 works to make addiction and treatment services more available to every Oregonian by speeding ...