Controversial bill to fix Oregon’s cash-strapped public universities awaits Gov. Kotek’s signature
As enrollment declines and costs rise, universities may be pushed to restructure and combine programs and services. …
Kotek announces staff shake-Up ahead of re-election campaign
Three senior aides depart following the end of the 2026 legislative session. By Nigel Jaquiss Oregon Journalism…
New report: Oregon sports betting fails to fully protect residents
The state allows a monopoly provider, DraftKings, to make gambling — and addiction — easier than ever. By…
BOLI reverses ruling that derelict vessel removal is subject to prevailing wages
In a rare about-face, the agency gives a boost to Oregon’s ports and rivers, which contain hundreds of…
Some members of Kotek’s Prosperity Council unhappy about tax change
The governor says she wants to stimulate new investment in Oregon. A prominent critic says a pending bill…
Amid housing crisis, Oregon issuing building permits for multifamily units at slowest pace in 12 years
Investors are wary and public subsidies are not enough to move the needle. By Khushboo Rathore Oregon…
Longtime state Sen. Rod Monroe dies at age 83
The East Portland Democrat left a mark on Oregon that reflected his focus on health. By Nigel Jaquiss…
Travel Oregon seeks new boss at reasonable salary
The state tourism agency made changes after scrutiny by OJP and state lawmakers. By James Neff Oregon Journalism…
U.S. Supreme Court sides with Oregon AG Dan Rayfield in Trump tariff case
Importers may now seek the return of more than $100 billion after the court says the president lacked…
Nearly half of Oregon renters burdened by state’s housing crisis
People paying more than 30% of their income in rent face a higher risk of premature death. …
In arena funding talks, Oregon officials playing not to lose
When three struggling governments negotiate with the man who built the nation’s biggest subprime auto lender, taxpayers should…
Powerful labor leader tells lawmakers to keep hands off prevailing wage laws
Building trades appear to have again blocked efforts to speed the development of affordable housing and child care…
Union asks lawmakers to repeal ballot measure that same union passed at great expense
United Food & Commercial Workers Local 555 employed scorched-earth tactics and big money to pass Measure 119. Now…
Newly named ‘Prosperity Council’ hopes to fix chronic economic problems
Oregon’s economy has lagged for decades. Some blame a shrinking workforce and too much red tape. Gov. Kotek’s Prosperity…
Declining student numbers forcing districts to cut staff
By Khushboo Rathore Oregon Journalism Project – The New Era staff contributed to this story As Oregon public…
State bridges in good shape, but Linn’s among worst
By Khushboo Rathore Oregon Journalism Project As lawmakers search for a funding solution for the Oregon Department of…
Lawmakers consider raising retirement benefits for some public safety workers
The PERS system is underfunded and costs governments record sums, but some lawmakers want to sweeten the pot. …
Equal Rights for All Measure abandons effort to qualify for 2026 ballot
The concession comes after 18 months and $1.3 million spent. By Nigel Jaquiss Oregon Journalism Project A campaign…
Oregon’s education workforce climbed while student enrollment slid
The state added nearly 12,000 employees since 2020, but school districts face layoffs as budget cuts loom. …
Vice chair of Oregon Senate Housing Committee seeks prevailing wage reforms
Amid Oregon’s continuing housing crisis, Sen. Dick Anderson wants to maximize the purchasing power of public funding. By…
Experts say leaving it up to locals impedes Oregon students’ reading recovery
Unlike other states, Oregon funds its 197 school districts but does little to hold them to account for…
Oregon graduation rates are up for nearly all student groups
Not all school districts saw improvement, and Oregon continues to trail the national average. Sweet Home rate increases,…
Secretary of State Read says there’s time to put gas tax repeal measure on May ballot — barely
Gov. Tina Kotek wants to take the loss early and move on. Read says it will require quick…
Two groups have submitted signatures for 2026 ballot initiatives, aiming at very different issues
A radical ballot initiative on animal rights is faring better — and operating far more efficiently — than…
Multnomah County jury awards family $29 million against DHS
Tort cap limits payout to $4.2 million. Jury decides DHS’s failure led to a catastrophic brain injury to…