GOP-led Oregon Senate walkout keeps dozens of bills hanging in the balance
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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Legislation that would fund school literacy, a veterans home and start a pilot program for homeless students remains in limbo amid walkout
Senate President Rob Wagner demanded an end to the walkout on Thursday when six more senators hit the unexcused absence limit passed last year.
A constitutional crisis in Oregon loomed Monday as Republicans resumed a walkout to deny the Senate a quorum, stalling any votes in the chamber and shutting off the flow of
Senate Bill 218 would give the state’s licensing agency greater access to crucial records when investigating alleged crimes.
“Many of these cash campaign or other donations exceeded $10,000 from federally illegal drug operations.” By Ben Botkin, Oregon Capital Chronicle Two state senators want Oregon U.S. Attorney Natalie Wight’s office to investigate cash donations from cannabis company owners to state politicians. Sens. Brian Boquist, I-Dallas, and Art Robinson, R-Cave Junction, sent the letter to the U.S. […]