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SALEM — Oregon voters will have an opportunity to change the state constitution this November in order to discourage legislative walkouts that have become an increasingly prominent feature of state
If passed, the measure would prevent lawmakers with 10 or more unexcused absences from seeking re-election.
Walkouts have been used by both parties over the years, but have become a prominent part of the Republican playbook recently.
New plan aims to get $600 checks to nearly 260,000 Oregonians facing economic struggles due to the pandemic.
Secretary of State Shemia Fagan says three proposed ballot measures dealing with campaign cash don't pass constitutional muster. Two more contain the same problem, supporters admit.