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While Oregon lawmakers debated campaign finance limits, Phil Knight gave $2 million to Republican PAC
While lawmakers debated campaign finance limits last month, Oregon’s richest man — Nike co-founder Phil Knight — quietly gave another $2 million to a political action committee that tries to elect Republicans to the statehouse.
Trump’s lawyers say it is impossible for him to post bond covering $454 million civil fraud judgment
Trump’s financial constraints are being laid bare as he appeals Judge Arthur Engoron’s Feb. 16 ruling that he and his co-defendants schemed for years to deceive banks and insurers by inflating his wealth on financial statements used to secure loans and make deals.
Supreme Court examines whether government can combat disinformation online
The plaintiffs in the lawsuit are Missouri, Louisiana and five individuals who were either banned from social media during the pandemic or whose posts, they say, were not prominently featured.
Putin basks in election win that was never in doubt even as Russians quietly protest
Russian President Vladimir Putin will extend nearly a quarter century of rule for six more years after wrapping up an election that gave voters no real alternatives.
Judge approves Washington’s new legislative district maps after court battle over Latino voting rights
Months after finding that the newly drawn legislative district boundaries near Yakima violated the Voting Rights Act, a federal judge has now decided what those district boundaries should look like.
Former Vice President Mike Pence says he’s not endorsing Trump
While Republican members of Congress and other GOP officials have largely rallied behind Trump, a vocal minority has continued to oppose his bid.
‘OPB Politics Now’: Figuring out Rene Gonzalez and another plan on homelessness
On this week's episode of "OPB Politics Now," reporter Alex Zielinski and editor Andrew Theen talk about controversial Portland City Council member Rene Gonzalez. And they take a look at the newest plan for tackling homelessness in Multnomah County.
Oregon Secretary of State declines to investigate Jackson County for alleged elections law violations
A local citizens’ group had requested that an investigation be conducted into county leadership for their handling of upcoming county ballot measures.
Oregon congressional members ask feds for more comment time on offshore wind energy sites
Oregon’s U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle, all Democrats, said residents need more time to provide input on federal plans for a wind farm off the southern Oregon Coast.
Oregon to temporarily resume rebates for electric vehicle buyers
Oregonians who buy or lease a qualifying EV between April 3 and June 3 could get up to $7,500 back from the Department of Environmental Quality.