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With Kotek’s signature, Oregon now has one of the nation’s strongest ‘right to repair’ laws
Under the law, companies that make cellphones and other consumer electronics are required to provide the tools and know-how to repair those devices.
Oregon lawmakers send money for housing projects down the drain — literally
This legislative session, state lawmakers are sending roughly $100 million taxpayer dollars directly to cities to upgrade aging infrastructure and sewer systems, both of which can impede housing development.
Oregon’s art groups get a $52M boost to revive after pandemic shutdowns
Two major foundations are contributing $20 million apiece and the Legislature approved $11.8 million in funding for the arts earlier this month.
Environment, climate policies mostly took a backseat during Oregon’s 2024 short session
Much of Oregon's 2024 short session was focused on housing regulations and drug criminalization, putting many of the state's lands and climate policies on the backburner.
What did Oregon lawmakers do to help young people in 2024? Here are 9 education bills you’ll want to know about
From increased child care funding to protections for student-athletes and kiddos riding the bus, Oregon’s short legislative session ended last week with a mixed bag for the state’s youngest.
Hillsboro Hops receive $15 million from Legislature for stadium, securing team’s future in Oregon
Team President K.L. Wombacher said the team had exhausted all other public and private funding options, and that the Legislature represented their last hope. The Hops had until March 15 to secure the funding to meet an MLB deadline, facing possible relocation if it had failed to do so.
Oregon Legislature adjourns after drug law changes, a housing boost and limits to campaign spending
Oregon lawmakers wrapped up the 2024 short legislative session on Thursday night after muscling through a remarkable number of high-profile policies in a little more than one month.
Oregon lawmakers address looming semiconductor workforce needs
Oregon made big investments in this key part of the state’s technology sector last year, but a strategy to attract the workforce needed to grow these tech companies is still missing.
Oregon Legislature reaches compromise on public records proposal
The Legislature has passed a compromise bill that satisfies government transparency advocates, stamping out earlier fears that lawmakers would weaken the state’s public records law and approve an exemption barring the disclosure of any taxpayer information.
In landmark vote, Oregon lawmakers approve campaign finance limits
The passage of House Bill 4024 means campaign contributions in the state will be capped starting in 2027.