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Oregon Journalism Project is building a newsroom of enterprise and investigative journalists, covering the entire state, focused on accountability and solutions — with decades of collective experience holding power to account in Oregon.
Hunters and environmentalists join together to fight for lodging tax increase
The unlikely allies face opposition from the hospitality industry and legislative maneuvering. By JAMES NEFF Oregon Journalism Project…
Kotek vetoes three bills relating to child welfare
The governor plays hardball after the defeat of one of her priority bills. Lawmakers push back. BY…
Prevailing wage expansion advances with key questions unanswered
Trade unions strongly support extending higher-wage requirements to off-site fabrication but lawmakers—and legislative lawyers—don’t know whether or how…
Poll: Voters aren’t worried about Oregon roads and don’t want to pay to fix them
As lawmakers prepare to vote on the session’s signature legislation, Republicans are furious and some Democrats are skeptical.…
GOP candidate for governor gets first big check
Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell gains support from a top Republican donor. The first big check in the…
Under pressure, Travel Oregon reveals CEO’s new salary
The agency will continue paying Todd Davidson handsomely in retirement. BY JAMES NEFF Oregon Journalism Project After…
Senate President boots dissident senator off Transportation Committee, appoints himself in bid to save bill
House Bill 2025 still faces a difficult path on House and Senate floors. BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon…
Time running out on bill aimed at helping wildfire victims
Senate Bill 926 would pressure PacifiCorp to pay compensation before a federal tax break expires. BY NIGEL…
Travel Oregon officials give well-paid CEO retirement deal, but won’t divulge details
Todd Davidson ran the state tourism agency for three decades while making one of the highest salaries in…
Bottle Bill rules get changes in response to pushback
By Nigel Jaquiss Oregon Journalism Project The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission today ratified changes to the Bottle…
Oregon cities clash with travel industry over whether tourism taxes should pay for wear and tear on your favorite destinations
Hotel and travel marketing groups oppose a House bill that would let public dollars earmarked for tourism promotion…
Vanishing Act: Exits of Oregon companies speak to bigger problem for state
Editor’s note: Steve Duin, one of the most seasoned journalists in the state, has been the Sunday Metro…
As evictions soar, state to slash financial support for tenants
Lawmakers advance a proposed budget with a nearly 75% reduction in funds for preventing eviction and homelessness. …
New lawsuit aims to clarify whether state bond dollars trigger prevailing wages
The stakes are enormous for the development of affordable housing. BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon Journalism Project In a…
OLCC ratifies Bottle Bill changes
Lawmakers have made changes in response to pushback from stores and their neighbors fed up with collateral…
Legislative Counsel clears Sen. Reynolds of conflict of interest
The Portland pediatrician introduced a bill that would increase compensation for her and other primary care providers. …
Lawmakers hamstrung in overseeing Travel Oregon’s spending
Gov. Tina Kotek avoids saying the agency needs more oversight. BY JAMES NEFF Oregon Journalism Project The…
Massive federal recovery grant following 2020 wildfires remains largely unspent
Oregon was unprepared for the unprecedented loss of housing. BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon Journalism Project Nearly four years…
Vote-by-mail foes pass key milestone
Ballot title is now subject to challenge by anyone who objects to the title’s wording between now and…
Trump’s new tax bill could penalize Oregon for providing health care to all undocumented immigrants
Oregon was the first to provide such coverage and remains the most committed. Hard decisions loom. BY NIGEL…
A Nice Place to Visit
But nobody’s minding the state agency that promotes Oregon tourism. By James Neff Oregon Journalism Project During commercial…
Longtime director of Democratic Party of Oregon steps down
Brad Martin ran the DPO for 12 years. BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon Journalism Project Brad Martin, who…
Longtime Travel Oregon CEO steps down amid Oregon Journalism Project investigation
Todd Davidson has led the lodging tax-funded agency since 1996. BY JAMES NEFF Oregon Journalism Project The longtime…
Controversial cap and trade policy re-emerges in Salem
Hoping to generate revenue for a transportation funding package, lawmakers revisit a concept that caused two previous Republican…
Racing Commission abruptly reverses policy that reduced disclosure of revenue sources
The panel will resume reporting the dollar value of bets each online wagering platform books. BY NIGEL JAQUISS…