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Gov. Tina Kotek has signed Oregon’s long-awaited transportation bill into law, setting the stage for opponents to begin collecting signatures for a referendum effort to overturn it.
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Signature gathering for Oregon gas tax referendum could begin by end of week • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Gov. Tina Kotek on Friday signed Oregon’s long-awaited transportation bill into law, setting the stage for opponents to begin collecting signatures for a referendum effort to overturn it. After Democ...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Gov. Tina Kotek has signed Oregon’s long-awaited transportation bill into law, setting the stage for opponents to begin collecting signatures for a referendum effort to overturn it.
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday turned down a right-wing group’s lawsuit aiming to strike down an Oregon union’s policy that allows it to charge correction workers who opt out of joining for the costs of representing them.
US Supreme Court won’t hear Oregon prison union case • Oregon Capital Chronicle
The conservative Seattle-based Freedom Foundation filed the suit on the grounds of a 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:22 PM
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday turned down a right-wing group’s lawsuit aiming to strike down an Oregon union’s policy that allows it to charge correction workers who opt out of joining for the costs of representing them.
President Donald Trump announced on Monday he pardoned his former lawyer Rudy Giuliani and other people allegedly involved in the attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election, but the president’s federal pardon does not shield members of the group from state charges. buff.ly/h0Tl6Dj
Here's the list of newly pardoned Trump fake electors, other allies • Oregon Capital Chronicle
President Donald Trump pardoned Rudy Giuliani and other people involved in the attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:49 PM
President Donald Trump announced on Monday he pardoned his former lawyer Rudy Giuliani and other people allegedly involved in the attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election, but the president’s federal pardon does not shield members of the group from state charges. buff.ly/h0Tl6Dj
States are moving in sharply different directions on the death penalty, with some looking to broaden when and how executions occur while others try to scale them back or end them entirely. buff.ly/XWTinSE
States’ death penalty policies are heading in sharply different directions • Oregon Capital Chronicle
States are moving in sharply different directions on the death penalty, with some looking to broaden when and how executions occur while others try to scale them back or end them entirely.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
States are moving in sharply different directions on the death penalty, with some looking to broaden when and how executions occur while others try to scale them back or end them entirely. buff.ly/XWTinSE
Both Oregon's senators are opposed to a deal to end the longest federal government shutdown in history, with Sen. Jeff Merkley calling it "a brutal blow to all those who have stood together to save affordable health care for more than 20 million Americans."
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Deal to end shutdown gains traction in US Senate as vote nears • Oregon Capital Chronicle
WASHINGTON — A deal was within reach Sunday night to end the longest federal government shutdown in history, when it appeared enough U.S. Senate Democrats had agreed to join Republicans to…
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November 10, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Both Oregon's senators are opposed to a deal to end the longest federal government shutdown in history, with Sen. Jeff Merkley calling it "a brutal blow to all those who have stood together to save affordable health care for more than 20 million Americans."
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More than 750,000 Oregonians can continue to use their full SNAP benefits distributed late last week despite the Trump administration ordering states to "undo" payments, Gov. Tina Kotek said Sunday. buff.ly/3hDlxuP
Trump administration tells states to 'undo' full SNAP benefits paid for November, Oregon won't • Oregon Capital Chronicle
The Trump administration has instructed states that authorized full November nutrition assistance benefits to return a portion.
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November 9, 2025 at 9:25 PM
More than 750,000 Oregonians can continue to use their full SNAP benefits distributed late last week despite the Trump administration ordering states to "undo" payments, Gov. Tina Kotek said Sunday. buff.ly/3hDlxuP
BREAKING: Federal judge permanently blocks Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Portland.
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Federal judge finds Trump Guard deployment to Portland illegal • Oregon Capital Chronicle
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to return control of federalized Oregon and California Guard troops to each state’s governor.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:11 AM
BREAKING: Federal judge permanently blocks Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Portland.
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Hours after Oregonians started receiving their full SNAP benefits for November, the Trump administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to take up its request to block payments and says it wants a decision tonight. Background: buff.ly/SNOwe97
Full November SNAP benefits to be issued by Trump administration despite shutdown • Oregon Capital Chronicle
This report has been updated. The U.S. Department of Agriculture told states Friday it was releasing full November funding for the nation’s major food assistance program that helps 42 million people…
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November 8, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Hours after Oregonians started receiving their full SNAP benefits for November, the Trump administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to take up its request to block payments and says it wants a decision tonight. Background: buff.ly/SNOwe97
Senators on Friday said they plan to remain in town for the weekend, a sign negotiations may be picking up to approve a stopgap spending measure and end the government shutdown, now at day 38. buff.ly/d2rk13o
Struggle in US Senate over government shutdown likely to drag through the weekend • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Senators on Friday said they plan to remain in town for the weekend, a sign negotiations may be picking up to end the shutdown.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Senators on Friday said they plan to remain in town for the weekend, a sign negotiations may be picking up to approve a stopgap spending measure and end the government shutdown, now at day 38. buff.ly/d2rk13o
The more than one in six Oregonians who rely on federal food assistance will have fully-funded benefits for November, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said Friday, following weeks of heightened concerns about hunger during the longest government shutdown in American history. buff.ly/zrPGXqP
Oregon SNAP benefits to be fully funded for November, Gov. Kotek says • Oregon Capital Chronicle
The governor's state of emergency over hunger in the state will remain until "the uncertainty from the federal government is resolved."
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November 7, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The more than one in six Oregonians who rely on federal food assistance will have fully-funded benefits for November, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said Friday, following weeks of heightened concerns about hunger during the longest government shutdown in American history. buff.ly/zrPGXqP
The Oregon Supreme Court on Thursday questioned whether the historical presence of guns in the state could usurp the public safety concerns justifying a voter-approved law that prevents sale or transfer of magazines with more than 10 rounds of ammunition.
Measure 114 case in Oregon Supreme Court pits gun ownership tradition against public safety concerns • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Along with banning high-capacity magazines, Measure 114 requires completed background checks, permits and firearm safety training.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:44 AM
The Oregon Supreme Court on Thursday questioned whether the historical presence of guns in the state could usurp the public safety concerns justifying a voter-approved law that prevents sale or transfer of magazines with more than 10 rounds of ammunition.
Portland International Airport is among the 40 airports hit by FAA pullback on air traffic
PDX among airports hit by FAA pullback on air traffic • Oregon Capital Chronicle
The 40 airports set to see a 10% reduction in flights during the government shutdown nearly matched the list of the nation’s busiest airports, according to a preliminary list seen by States Newsroom,…
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November 6, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Portland International Airport is among the 40 airports hit by FAA pullback on air traffic
Oregon’s chief legal officer is hosting a series of town halls this season to hear from Oregonians about what issues matter to them the most.
Oregon attorney general schedules town halls in Corvallis, Lake Oswego • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon’s chief legal officer is hosting a series of town halls to hear from Oregonians about what issues matter to them the most.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Oregon’s chief legal officer is hosting a series of town halls this season to hear from Oregonians about what issues matter to them the most.
As masked and costumed protesters demonstrate outside federal immigration facilities nationwide, the federal government has sped up the start of a new rule that may expose those protesters to fines and additional penalties. buff.ly/KlyWlNV by @alaska.bsky.social
DHS speeds rule that could permit more fines and arrests of protesters at federal buildings • Oregon Capital Chronicle
The rule, originally proposed in the final Biden administration, was set to take effect at the start of 2026 but has been activated now.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:15 PM
As masked and costumed protesters demonstrate outside federal immigration facilities nationwide, the federal government has sped up the start of a new rule that may expose those protesters to fines and additional penalties. buff.ly/KlyWlNV by @alaska.bsky.social
U.S. House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, who made history as the first woman to hold the speaker’s gavel, announced Thursday she will retire, ending a 40-year legislative career as one of the most powerful Democrats in Congress.
Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to retire from Congress • Oregon Capital Chronicle
U.S. House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, who made history as the first woman to hold the speaker's gavel, announced Thursday she will retire.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:11 PM
U.S. House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, who made history as the first woman to hold the speaker’s gavel, announced Thursday she will retire, ending a 40-year legislative career as one of the most powerful Democrats in Congress.
Oregon schools could face rare multi-million dollar losses and budget cuts in the middle of the school year because of new federal tax policies.
Oregon schools expect significant midyear budget shortfall from federal policies • Oregon Capital Chronicle
The state has not cut education funding midyear since the 2008 financial crisis, but is expected to do so this winter due to revenue shortfall
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November 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Oregon schools could face rare multi-million dollar losses and budget cuts in the middle of the school year because of new federal tax policies.
Commentary: If you’ve been asking yourself how to honor Jane Goodall’s legacy during tumultuous times, consider this: She believed we still have time to slow climate change and biodiversity loss by taking collective action now.
Honoring Jane Goodall by protecting Oregon's wildlife • Oregon Capital Chronicle
1% for Wildlife is a unique opportunity to protect animals in the 2026 session — for Jane Goodall, for wildlife, and for our shared futures.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Commentary: If you’ve been asking yourself how to honor Jane Goodall’s legacy during tumultuous times, consider this: She believed we still have time to slow climate change and biodiversity loss by taking collective action now.
County commissioners in Multnomah and Clackamas counties in a joint meeting on Wednesday appointed labor advocate Lamar Wise to finish the remainder of the late Rep. Hòa Nguyễn’s term.
Labor advocate appointed to serve remainder of Oregon Rep. Hòa Nguyễn’s term • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Several commissioners said they would vote for the candidate they could see navigating Oregon’s short legislative session.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:33 PM
County commissioners in Multnomah and Clackamas counties in a joint meeting on Wednesday appointed labor advocate Lamar Wise to finish the remainder of the late Rep. Hòa Nguyễn’s term.
The U.S. Supreme Court weighed whether President Donald Trump violated the Constitution when he became the first U.S. president to impose sweeping global tariffs under an economic emergency powers statute usually reserved to combat rare and unusual threats.
Trump tariffs undergo intense scrutiny from US Supreme Court justices • Oregon Capital Chronicle
The U.S. Supreme Court weighed whether President Donald Trump violated the Constitution by imposing sweeping global tariffs.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:22 PM
The U.S. Supreme Court weighed whether President Donald Trump violated the Constitution when he became the first U.S. president to impose sweeping global tariffs under an economic emergency powers statute usually reserved to combat rare and unusual threats.
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County commissioners in Multnomah and Clackamas counties in a joint meeting on Wednesday appointed labor advocate Lamar Wise to finish the remainder of the late Rep. Hòa Nguyễn’s term. Story coming soon.
November 5, 2025 at 8:25 PM
County commissioners in Multnomah and Clackamas counties in a joint meeting on Wednesday appointed labor advocate Lamar Wise to finish the remainder of the late Rep. Hòa Nguyễn’s term. Story coming soon.
It was a quiet off-year election night here in Oregon, but Democrats won big across the country. States Newsroom, our parent organization, has newsrooms and affiliates in all 50 states. Here's what they covered:
A state-by-state glimpse at the Democrats’ big night • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Democrats won virtually every high-profile contest in elections across the nation Tuesday.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
It was a quiet off-year election night here in Oregon, but Democrats won big across the country. States Newsroom, our parent organization, has newsrooms and affiliates in all 50 states. Here's what they covered:
The scenes from protest activity outside a U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement facilities in south Portland have led Portland’s city attorney and the city’s police bureau to allege federal agents used excessive force. buff.ly/JTRbOzl
Oregon Democrats push for charging federal agents with state law. Police say not so fast • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Local law enforcement are facing heightened pressure from Oregon’s top Congressional lawmakers to begin the process of investigating.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The scenes from protest activity outside a U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement facilities in south Portland have led Portland’s city attorney and the city’s police bureau to allege federal agents used excessive force. buff.ly/JTRbOzl
In a rare departure from the norm, one of the three monopoly electric utilities operating in Oregon is asking state regulators for permission to lower rates for residential customers in 2026.
An Oregon utility’s break with coal brings customer savings • Oregon Capital Chronicle
While the Trump administration pursues a coal revival, a utility in Oregon is saving money by giving up on the fossil fuel.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:27 PM
In a rare departure from the norm, one of the three monopoly electric utilities operating in Oregon is asking state regulators for permission to lower rates for residential customers in 2026.
Oregon is suing the Trump administration for allegedly holding back emergency grants promised to the state for emergency management, disaster-relief and homeland security operations. buff.ly/otQvJT3
Oregon sues Trump admin for restricting access to federal emergency grants • Oregon Capital Chronicle
The coalition of states argue the Trump administration's new grant terms pose as obstacles for states to receive funding.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Oregon is suing the Trump administration for allegedly holding back emergency grants promised to the state for emergency management, disaster-relief and homeland security operations. buff.ly/otQvJT3
President Donald Trump backtracked Tuesday on a pledge by his administration in court filings to partially fund November food assistance during the government shutdown.
A defiant Trump vows no SNAP payments until Democrats cave on shutdown • Oregon Capital Chronicle
President Donald Trump backtracked Tuesday on a pledge by his administration in court filings to partially fund November food assistance.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:22 PM
President Donald Trump backtracked Tuesday on a pledge by his administration in court filings to partially fund November food assistance during the government shutdown.