Campaign 2024 in full swing, even if law says it's too early to file
With the noisy, bitterly partisan 2023 session of the Legislature lurching to a close on the last possible day under the Oregon constitution, state politics can turn its attention to
Kotek and key Democrat see possible end to Senate walkout
Gov. Tina Kotek and a top Senate Democrat are pointing to progress in talks that could bring the Senate back to session for the first time since May 3.
Kotek ends intervention in Senate walkout that threatens session
Gov. Tina Kotek says it is “not an option” for Republicans to demand Democratic abandonment or substantial revision of legislation ensuring access to abortion and gender-affirming health care in exchange
Senators in walkout can't file for office in September
Senators who are barred from re-election will not be allowed to file for re-election in 2024 when the window for candidates opens Sept. 14, according to the Oregon Secretary of