SALEM, Ore.– Oregon’s 82nd legislative assembly got underway today, kicking off a nearly six-month legislative session. One of the biggest changes this year of course, is the arrival of a new governor in Democrat Tina Kotek. This session will also ...
SALEM, Ore.– The new legislative session in Salem marks the first time in four years Democrats haven’t had a super majority in the house or senate. Democrats still hold the majority in both chambers, but passing new taxes or increasing ...
SALEM, Ore. – Meanwhile, Governor Kate Brown will soon have to appoint Secretary Dennis Richardson’s successor, and tonight – the Oregon Republican Party is strongly urging the governor to use a committee of Republicans to make her selection Governor Brown ...
JACKSONVILLE, Ore.– A town hall meeting covered the highs and lows of the short legislative session that ended earlier this month. State Representative Pam Marsh met with community members at the Jacksonville library today. She talked about improvements the state ...
Medford, Ore. — Increasing the age to buy guns and tightening restrictions on sales, safety, and ammunition – all suggestions one state leader is asking the legislature to consider. The head of the Bureau of Labor and Industries sent a ...
Klamath Falls, Ore. – Most commercial marijuana growers in Oregon have made the switch from medical, to the recreational market. That’s hurting a medical dispensary in Klamath Falls – but state lawmakers might come to the rescue. Dispensary owner Ed ...
Salem, Ore. — The Oregon State Legislature remembered one of their own at a memorial service. Governor Kate Brown, as well as family, spoke about state senator Dr. Alan Bates Tuesday. A practicing physician, Bates’ medical bag was placed on ...
Klamath Falls, Ore. – Two Klamath Falls men have announced they’re running write-in campaigns for state legislative seats. Former Klamath County Commissioner Al Switzer is running for State Representative, District 56. Current Klamath County Museum Manager Todd Kepple is pursuing ...