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Late Thursday, Gov. Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency over the fatal storm that has iced sidewalks and roads around the state, caused widespread power outages and damaged scores of homes and vehicles.
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Making it easier to annex land and increasing options for middle-income Oregonians are top priorities.
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House Bill 2002, which shores up access to abortions and gender-affirming health care, was a key driver of the Senate Republicans walkout last session.
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Gov. Tina Kotek has previously denied the claim that she fired former OLCC Director Steve Marks earlier this year at the behest of a controversial cannabis entrepreneur.
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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has approved spending billions of dollars to help ease the deepening housing crisis in the state. She also promised Thursday to provide more certainty for renters and cut red tape for developers.
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The group will recommend licensing updates to ensure newly-minted educators understand decades of best practices and reading science.
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The GOP-led Senate walkout continued on Tuesday, preventing votes on bills for the 15th day.
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Kotek met with Republicans and Democrats but neither side reported progress with the GOP-led Senate walkout in its 14th day
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Senate Bill 337 would make sweeping changes to Oregon’s public defense system, though some worry it erodes independence
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A total of 10 senators have now accrued 10 unexcused absences, meaning they cannot hold office next term.
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Legislation that would fund school literacy, a veterans home and start a pilot program for homeless students remains in limbo amid walkout
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Oregonians would see a record $5.5 billion kicker rebate under a newly released revenue forecast.
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The change follows reporting of one troubled chain that was allowed to expand despite racking up a big debt.
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The Lower Umatilla Basin Groundwater Management Area committee will reopen its application process for its second general public seat after Gov. Tina Kotek asked the committee to ensure the member is bilingual.