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Oregon is on the verge of creating limits on campaign cash — without a ballot fight
Oregon lawmakers have reached a deal that appears likely to give state campaign finance limits for the first time in decades.
Oregon lawmakers could ask voters to impose campaign contribution limits this year
As the Legislature speeds to adjournment, a proposal to regulate political giving is still being negotiated.
Campaign finance limits crafted by major donors will now go before Oregon lawmakers
Business and labor groups have negotiated a system of contribution limits they hope to push through before lawmakers adjourn March 10. Critics say the proposal is weak.
Dark money group targets Oregon swing districts with new mailers, ads
The Coalition for Safe, Healthy and Prosperous Communities doesn’t disclose donors but has spent big to help Republicans.
Oregon power players in business, labor are negotiating a campaign finance package
With an expensive ballot fight looming, two sides often opposed to one another are attempting to find a path forward in this year's legislative session.
Chavez-DeRemer again leads all Oregon congressional candidates in fundraising
Her third-quarter haul was more than all three of her opponents combined.
Judge revokes $77,000 fine against Portland City Council candidate Rene Gonzalez
A state administrative law judge has revoked $77,000 in fines a Portland election official slapped on City Council candidate Rene Gonzalez for accepting a steeply discounted rent on his downtown campaign office.
Oregon’s largest labor union doubles down on Democrat Tina Kotek for governor
The Service Employees International Union is kicking in another $1 million for the Democrat, as this year's tight gubernatorial race shatters spending records.
Progressive donor puts big money into Oregon’s two contested races for district attorney
In a matter of weeks, a wealthy Portlander named Aaron Boonshoft, largely unknown in progressive political circles, has become the largest financial backer to challengers hoping to unseat district attorneys in Washington and Marion counties. He's also backed a measure that would decriminalize sex work in Oregon.
Oregon Supreme Court ruling likely dooms campaign finance limits this year
Justices have declined to hear a challenge that might have paved the way for a measure on the November ballot.