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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon judge has ruled that a voter-approved gun control law violates the state constitution. The decision on Tuesday continues to block it from taking effect and casts fresh doubt over the future of the embattled measure. The law is one of the toughest in the nation. It requires people to undergo a criminal background check and complete a gun safety training course in order to obtain a permit to buy a firearm. It also bans high-capacity magazines. Measure 114 has been tied up in state and federal court since it was narrowly approved by voters last November.

Even as Oregon’s economy shows signs of cooling, state lawmakers learned they will have $375 million more available than they budgeted for in the current two-year cycle.

There is a magic number in Oregon education funding. We aren’t talking about the salary numbers that would make the teacher strike in Portland go away or resolve the contract

At the end of September, I received the honor from my colleagues in the House Republican Caucus to serve as their leader. I’ve received notes of congratulations from many of

Will Oregonians see a legislative session in 2024? Or will Republican lawmakers – at least on the Senate side – protest by not showing up?