Facing a Budget Crunch, Portland’s Small Donor Elections Program Explores Loosening Rules

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Portland weighs tweaking public campaign finance program to allow larger donations
Less than five months from a historic election, Portland may tweak campaign finance rules to stretch the city’s cash-strapped public financing program.
While Oregon lawmakers debated campaign finance limits, Phil Knight gave $2 million to Republican PAC • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon’s richest man gave another $2 million to a political action committee that tries to elect Republicans.
Portland race for mayor draws growing crop of candidates
The field of mayoral hopefuls is nearing double digits less than five months before November's election.
Lawmakers approve $5 million for Secretary of State Office to overhaul Oregon campaign finance filing system
Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade asked for the funding after lawmakers in March passed a historic campaign finance bill.
Oregon lawmakers spend $5.4 million to prep for oncoming campaign finance rules
The money is a bit of unfinished business left after the Legislature's scramble to pass new regulations in March.
Will Oregon Department of Justice ever open a criminal investigation of Democrats’ 2022 misreported donation?
The Democratic Party of Oregon misreported the source of a $500,000 donation. State prosecutors are still deciding whether to investigate.
Editorial: County at a crossroads, a pushback on growth and other election takeaways
The May election offers a few glimpses into voters' conflicted state of mind about the direction of Multnomah County, the role of big money and growth, the editorial board writes.
See which wealthy people, powerful corporate and union interests have poured the most money into Oregon politics this cycle
Three groups or individuals have contributed more than $1 million to Oregon campaigns since 2023.
A Hefty Check Shows How Contribution Limits Amplify Independent Expenditures
Money pours into the Multnomah County DA’s race in final stretch
The high-profile race has shattered fundraising records for the district attorney position in Oregon’s most populous county.
Changes Ahead For Unions Under Oregon’s New Campaign Finance Law
strongFor the first time, state elections will have donor limits when HB 4024 is enacted in 2027./strong
Election 2024: Salem mayoral, council races shaping up to shatter donation records
Hundreds of thousands of dollars of cash and in-kind donations are pouring into the Salem City Council and mayoral races for the primary election.
Oregon campaign finance law limits campaign donations - Vanguard
House Bill 4024—a bill to limit campaign donations—passed through the Oregon State House of Representatives and Senate with bipartisan support and sailed right onto the Governor’s desk, where it was...
Oregon lawmakers pass first campaign finance limits in 50 years
Oregon’s new limits on political campaign contributions will not take effect until 2027. But as Gov. Tina Kotek, legislative leaders and representatives of interest groups said at a recent ceremony, Oregon’s real achievement was legislative approval of such regulations for the first time in half a century — and during a 35-day short session in an even-numbered year. The 1973 Legislature approved spending limits, but the Oregon Supreme Court overturned...
New Docs Show Oregon Dem’s Support for Shady Cannabis Grant
A Justice Department subpoena indicates that feds may be looking at Rep. Val Hoyle (D-OR) and her efforts to help a large cannabis company.
Campaign finance limits coming to Oregon in 2027 after Gov. Tina Kotek signs bill into law
Campaign finance limits are coming to Oregon in 2027 after Gov. Tina Kotek signed House Bill 4024 into law on Wednesday. Here's what you need to know.
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signs bill on campaign finance limits
House Bill 4024 creates limits on how much individuals, businesses, labor unions and other political players can give to candidates.
Nag: The historic wins for Oregon’s democracy
Opinion: The 2024 Oregon legislative short session brought many historic wins for the state, including limits on campaign finance reform and increasing transparency within electoral donations
Phil Knight Gives $2 Million to GOP Legislative PAC
Phil Knight pours $2 million into Oregon politics – again
His donation, made to the Bring Balance to Salem PAC, brings the committee’s cash on hand to nearly $5.1 million.
Spirit of compromise fosters major breaktrhoughs in Salem
What a difference a year makes. Last year, rancor ruled throughout the 160 days set aside for odd-year legislative sessions in Oregon. Senate Republicans staged a walkout ...
The Pros and Cons of Recently Passed Bills in the Legislature
The Oregon state legislative session wrapped up last week, and compared to past years that were mired by walkouts, it’s fair to say that a lot got done
Oregon is one signature away from ending unlimited campaign contributions
More than twenty years ago, Tim Knopp thought he and Democratic colleague Mark Hass would pass campaign finance reform through the state Legislature.
'Huge step forward': Bipartisan bill to put limits on campaign finance speeds through Oregon House
Oregon is one of the last states with no laws limiting the amount of money campaigns can get and who they get it from. That's on the verge of changing with HB 4024.
Editorial: A short session delivers long session results
The short session produced breakthrough legislation on housing, the drug addiction crisis and campaign finance reform, the editorial board writes. It also showed a winning formula for how the Legislature can get things done.
Oregon lawmakers OK bill limiting campaign contributions
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KGW: Oregon Legislature passes Campaign Finance Reform
Oregon state legislature passes bill limiting campaign contributions | Just The News
Gov. Tina Kotek (D) supports the bill, which is headed to her desk.
Legislature passes historic campaign finance bill
Assuming Gov. Tina Kotek signs the bill, contribution limits will go into effect January 2027.