Politics

Salem, Ore. – Following “extensive input” from southern Oregonians, Governor Kate Brown will not veto a portion of a bill that provides funds for the Holly Theatre. Last session, the Oregon State Legislature passed House Bill 5006, which determines the amount of …

Portland, Ore. (KPTV/CNN) – Growing tensions between the United States and North Korea are becoming a hot topic at Congressional town halls nationwide. At a Thursday town hall in Portland, Democratic Senator Ron Wyden was asked about the North Korea crisis and …

Medford, Ore. — Tuesday night, NBC5 News was the first to tell you the governor plans to veto funding for three southern Oregon projects. Now, a local representative said she’s doing it out of spite. Harry and David Field, an irrigation project in …

Salem, Ore. – Oregon’s Secretary of State said tax payers have a right to know how their money is being spent. That’s why he’s implementing an “open checkbook” policy. Sec. Dennis Richardson said his office will release a detailed list of how …

Washington, D.C. – After serving as White House Communications Director for less than two weeks, Anthony Scaramucci is out, according to NBC News. The departure is just the latest in a series of Trump administration shakeups with new Chief of Staff John …

Washington, D.C. (CNN) – Within just a few hours of the release of the Senate GOP’S newest version of health care reform, the bill is already in jeopardy. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell can only afford to lose two Republican votes and …

Washington, D.C. – A Democratic Senator says some of his conservative constituents are warming to the idea of universal government-run insurance which has long been a policy goal of progressives. Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon made the comments during a discussion on …

Salem, Ore. – A bill that would prohibit certain individuals from possessing “deadly weapons” was passed by Oregon lawmakers. It will now head to Governor Kate Browns desk for her signature. Senate Bill 719 passed through the Oregon Senate on May 1 …

Washington, D.C. – During an interview with KGW’s Laural Porter, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) was asked about rumors he may be considering a presidential bid in 2020. Asked if there’s any chance he’ll run for President of the United States, Sen. Merkley …

Sacramento, Calif. (CNN) – California is defying President Trump. Even though the United States is pulling out of the Paris accord, California is moving forward signing agreements in the fight against climate change. “We’re not opposing for the sake of opposition,” said …