Salem – A new law going into effect June 5, House Bill (HB) 4116 (2026), closes a loophole that allowed internet lenders to charge interest rates in excess of Oregon’s limit of 36 percent for consumer finance loans. […]
by Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 3, 2026 Oregonians won’t have the chance to vote on whether to replicate federal tax breaks for car loan interest and business assets on their state taxes after a […]
by Robbie Sequeira, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 3, 2026 The Oregon context From Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregon reported a 19% increase in the rate of homeless individuals between 2024 and 2025, with more than 23,000 people […]
by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 3, 2026 Nearly two dozen rural Oregon hospitals in 17 counties will receive more than $37 million to strengthen and stabilize their maternity care services in the next few […]
by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 2, 2026 Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has appointed her chief of staff to temporarily lead the state’s transportation agency. Chris Warner, who has worked with Kotek since 2023, will […]
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