Coyote Blues
Possible ban on killing contests before the Legislature
At least 255 coyotes were killed in a single weekend in Harney County, Oregon last month. The incentive: Nearly $100,000 in cash and prizes. This … Continue reading
Oregon Legislature
The Legislature’s Unfinished Business on Climate
Oregon’s work on cap-and-invest is not done
By James Manning Out of more than four million Oregonians, 90 of us are blessed and fortunate to serve our fellow citizens in Oregon’s Legislature. … Continue reading
So Long, Clean Energy Jobs
HB 2020 'dead' declares Senate President Peter Courtney after Senate Republicans disappear
Who knew running away to Idaho could impact policy? Welcome to the Oregon Legislature. Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney said today that there aren’t enough … Continue reading
Legislative Controversy
A bill to fund schools raises eyebrows with environmentalists
A bill in the Oregon Legislature that would raise much-needed money for schools is troubling local environmental advocates. Patty Hine of 350 Eugene says the … Continue reading
Secretary of State ‘Heartbroken’ by Opioid Problem, Wants Legislature to Act
Give more patient, prescriber data to database to fight opioid crisis, says secretary of state audit report
An audit released by the Oregon secretary of state today said the state falls short when addressing opioid misuse and abuse. To overcome the state’s … Continue reading
Oregon’s Legislature Receives an Even Lower Conservative Rating
Oregon Legislature's average conservative rating is one of the lowest in the U.S. according to East Coast conservative group
It’s just about the end of the year, so everyone is handing out grades as if it’s school. The American Conservative Union Foundation (ACUF), a … Continue reading
Professionalizing Care
A new bill requires state training for in-home caregivers
Caring for the elderly is a difficult, strenuous and thankless job. Thanks to the Oregon Legislature, Oregon’s in-home caregivers may start to receive better training … Continue reading
Oregon Legislators Address Housing Discrimination
Two bills in short legislative session aim to address racial disparities in housing
Two bills introduced in the Oregon legislative session address racial covenants and examine inequalities in home ownership. House Bill 4010 would create a task force … Continue reading
State Senate Takes on Climate Change
Clean Energy Jobs bill would establish cap and price limits on greenhouse gases
While Gov. Jay Inslee’s proposed carbon tax in Washington has been making headlines, here in Oregon a cap and price climate bill is gaining traction … Continue reading
Rep. Knute Buehler On Oregon Issues
The Republican gubernatorial candidate looks to fix education, PERS and health care
Knute Buehler, a Republican state legislator who represents Bend, announced his campaign for the Oregon governor’s seat last year. Buehler, who was first elected to … Continue reading