Proposed bill would ban use of leaded fuel at Portland International Raceway
A new bill proposed to the Oregon Legislature would ban the use of leaded fuel at racetracks in cities with more than 500,000 ...
Cannabis cafes proposal reintroduced in Oregon legislature
Cannabis consumption lounges are once again being proposed in Oregon, but the new ballot initiative is approaching legalization in a slightly different way than past efforts.
'Greater Idaho' bills return to the Oregon Legislature. But a border shift remains far away
The organizers behind the 'Greater Idaho' campaign aren't letting up this session, but there are signs of resistance to the ...
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Former Oregon House GOP leader will run for Senate GOP leader’s seat
Former Oregon House Republican Leader Jeff Helfrich will run for the state Senate in 2026 because the current senator can't ...
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Rep. Jeff Helfrich Kicks Off 2026 Midterms With Announcement He’ll Run for State Senate
With the ink barely dry on last November’s general election results, state Rep. Jeff Helfrich (R-Hood River) kicked of the ...
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Oregon bill would allow law enforcement to destroy hoop houses at illegal grows
A new bill that would allow Oregon law enforcement to destroy hoop houses at illegal marijuana grows was discussed during the ...
Why lawmakers are seeking to kill Oregon wildfire risk map for second time
Republicans touted different pieces of legislation — such as Senate Bill 678 — that would eliminate the map. If ...
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Greater Idaho movement wants a seat at the table
Some residents, including lawmakers, in eastern Oregon would like to merge with our neighbor to the east, creating a Greater ...