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SALEM, Ore. – Oregon legislators are each getting millions of dollars to give back to their district. The program’s funding is coming from the federal government, as COVID-19 relief. Oregon State Senators are getting $4-million. While state representatives get $2-million. Ashland State …

SALEM, Ore — Two Oregon republican state senators introduced a new bill that appears to target its GOP colleagues. State Senators Lynn P. Findley (R – Vale) and Bill Hansell (R – Athena), introduced senate bill 865 earlier this week. The bill …

SALEM, Ore. – An Oregon political coalition launched a new initiative aimed at stopping legislative stall tactics. Two years ago, Oregon’s Senate Republicans left the state in order to deny a quorum on a climate change bill. The minority party has deployed …

SALEM, Ore — Senate Representatives are preparing to introduce new legislation which would send money to Black Oregonians that are descendants of slaves. “African Americans that were previously slaves, built this land and the economy… and have received nothing but misery for …

SALEM, Ore. — Four people were arrested after a clash between protest groups Sunday. Oregon State Police said two separate groups held events meeting at the state capitol grounds in Salem. OSP said social media posts tied one group, Fascist Free 503, …

SALEM, Ore — House Representatives may return to voting on the house floor as early as next Monday after a positive coronavirus case paused operations. Only House representatives have been quarantined since last Tuesday after learning about the case. Because of HIPAA …

SALEM, Ore — Oregon residents are testifying before state representatives and senators virtually over redistricting throughout the next couple of weeks. Senator Cliff Bentz represents district two. It covers 20 counties including all of southern Oregon except Douglas, Curry, and parts of …

SALEM, Ore. – Oregon Senate Republicans didn’t show up for Thursday’s floor session, according to Senate Democrats. Earlier Thursday, Oregon Republican leaders said the Democratic-majority legislature needs to refocus energy on “the biggest issues facing Oregon.” Among these issues are getting kids …

SALEM, Ore.- State legislators are considering a bill that would prohibit the concealed carry of firearms in public buildings. A Senate committee heard public testimony on the bill yesterday and thousands of Oregonians voiced their opinions. Many of them opposed the measure, …

ASHLAND, Ore. – Southern Oregon fire victims are getting the chance to speak with state legislators Wednesday evening. They’re asked to participate in a virtual public hearing where they’ll be able to voice their concerns. Fire victims have until 5:30 pm Wednesday …