Oregon, Washington & California State Government
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By Larry Huss, Two Senate Democrats have introduced bills to reduce taxes on the lower end of the economic ladder. Like most Democrat initiative these days the purpose is more illusional than actual....
By Ryan FrostA healthy democracy produces good policy in the midst of tension, meaningful debate, and bipartisan compromise. That has all but evaporated in Olympia, as the scale has tipped so far in o...
PUBLIC WORKS AND IMPROVEMENTS—STATUTES—Applicability of Public Works Procurement and Prevailing Wage LawsatgAshleyGrossTue, 03/17/2026 - 11:43Whether a construction project qualifies as a “public work...
When Title IX was passed in 1972, it promised to provide men and women with equal access to opportunities like scholarships, athletic programs, and extracurriculars. It was a beacon of progress in the...
Tammy Blakey's career as an airline captain took her all over the world from Shanghai to the Middle East. Now retired, she may soon be heading to the most exotic location yet: The Supreme Court.In 199...
By Vicki MurrayWithin a span of about 24 hours, Washington's legislative majority passed the state's first income tax — sold as the key to “fully funding” education — then approved cuts totaling more ...
March 18, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected] 941, authored by Senator Padilla and co-sponsored by Immigrant Defense Advocates and California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, a...
By Jason Williams, By Oregon 250 Resolution celebrating USA’s 250th Birthday Iran’s women’s soccer team was in Australia when war broke out. The team was deeply divided on what to do. Eventually, they...
By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense The politically appointed apparatchiks who run Portland International Airport have ordered passengers kept in the dark about why secur...
By Naomi Inman Testimony by John A. Charles, Jr. This March, the Metro Council approved the Willamette Cove nature park master plan. On March 12, John Charles testified before the Metro Council meetin...
AG Brown joins coalition to protect EV infrastructure investment from federal attempt to freeze buildoutFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Mar 17 2026atgSamBlobaumTue, 03/17/2026 - 10:16Attorney General Nick Brown...
Senate Republican Caucus Mourn the Passing of Former Oregon Senate President Gene Derfler By Oregon State Senate Republican Caucus, SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Senate Republican Caucus is mourning the pa...
By Oregon State Senator David Brock Smith: Newsletter excerpt of sponsored and chief-sponsored bills, CHIEF SPONSORED LEGISLATION HB4075 – Digest: This Act makes the State Treasurer use unclaimed mo...
By Friends in the news, This month the Freedom Foundation’s Aaron Withe wrote an insightful piece in the popular Hill news site, on the new trend of billionaires taxes in America. Here is an excerpt: ...
March 17, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected] —Marking 10 years since California’s Gun Violence Restraining Order (GVRO) law took effect in 2016, California Attorney Genera...
By Elizabeth NewI appreciated this information about Washington state's new domestic workers' law from Davis Wright Tremaine, a business law firm. It details what households should know and need to do...
By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, Amazon has offered $83 million to buy solar energy and storage in Eastern Oregon to power its data centers, but a state council needs to sign off on the ...
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AG Brown secures multi-million-dollar settlement with FPI Management and property owners over deceptive practices targeting low-income seniorsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Mar 17 2026atgSamBlobaumMon, 03/16/2...