by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 2, 2026 Ninety lawmakers from across Oregon will gather today at the State Capitol in Salem to tackle a host of urgent issues, including balancing the state’s budget amid […]
Salem, OR—Direct File Oregon has been updated and is available to correctly calculate eligibility and credit amounts for taxpayers claiming the Oregon Kids Credit and one or more of the new federal tax deductions for overtime […]
Legislation sponsored by Rep. Gloria Mendoza, R-Grandview, to add a ninth judge to the Yakima County Superior Court was approved unanimously Friday by the House Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee. House Bill 2412 responds to growing caseloads, mounting backlogs, and public […]
Lawmakers in Olympia have approved a memorial urging Congress to give states and tribes more flexibility to protect salmon runs from sea lion predation. John Sattgast reports from the state Capitol. The memorial from Spokane Valley […]
Senator John Braun discusses two recently certified citizen initiatives: restoring parental rights in education and prohibiting biological males from competing in girls’ sports. He emphasizes fairness, safety, and constitutional priorities, criticizing the Democrat’s refusal to […]
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