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.
In General
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
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...
Virginia Pro-Democracy Groups Rally for Reforms Amid Record Campaign Cash
With control of the state House and Senate at stake, Virginia's 2023 elections have broken state fundraising records. Several close-fought races have brought in around $10 million each.
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
Editorials
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.
Oregon lawmakers OK bill limiting campaign contributions
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Oregon state legislature passes bill limiting campaign contributions | Just The News
Gov. Tina Kotek (D) supports the bill, which is headed to her desk.
Oregon passes campaign finance reform that limits contributions to political candidates
Oregon lawmakers have passed a campaign finance reform bill that limits the amount of money people can donate to political candidates.
Oregon is one signature away from ending unlimited campaign contributions • Oregon Capital Chronicle
A bill limiting campaign contributions passed the Oregon Senate on Thursday and heads to Gov. Tina Kotek for a signature.
Oregon passes campaign finance reform that limits contributions to political candidates
Oregon lawmakers have passed a campaign finance reform bill that limits the amount of...
In landmark vote, Oregon lawmakers approve campaign finance limits
The passage of House Bill 4024 means campaign contributions in the state will be capped starting in 2027.
Good government groups criticize as insufficient lawmakers’ proposed changes to campaign finance bill
Lawmakers have until March 10 to pass the bill.
Oregon lawmakers could ask voters to impose campaign contribution limits this year
As the Legislature speeds to adjournment, a proposal to regulate political giving is still being negotiated.
The Oregon Legislature will never enact meaningful campaign finance reform - Whole Community News
La Rochefoucauld (perhaps anticipating Oregon's House Bill 4024): "Hypocrisy is the homage that vice pays to virtue."
Oregon’s ‘30 Years War’ over campaign finance reform approaches its final battle • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Backers of a campaign finance reform initiative have the political winds at their back as they try to get their measure on the ballot.
Editorial: Are clear loopholes better than anything goes for Oregon campaign finance?
Oregon is one of five states where basically anything goes in campaign finance. There are no limits on what a candidate can accept from a corporation, an individual, a political
Campaign finance limits crafted by major donors will now go before Oregon lawmakers
Business and labor groups have negotiated a system of contribution limits they hope to push through before lawmakers adjourn March 10. Critics say the proposal is weak.
Lawmakers push to pass Oregon campaign finance limits in next 2 weeks, amid concerns about loopholes
Powerful lawmakers from both parties expressed a desire Friday to pass a campaign finance bill.
Oregon campaign finance proposal crafted by business, labor groups gets first hearing – Oregon Capital Chronicle
Critics said a bill would allow unions and small donor committees to give hundreds of thousands of dollars to candidates.
Labor, business leaders reach compromise on proposed Oregon campaign finance limits
The House Rules Committee will hold a public hearing on the bill on Friday.
Virginia state lawmakers quietly killed a bill to limit campaign donations - OpenSecrets News
The Virginia General Assembly let a contribution limits bill expire in committee without so much as a hearing or a vote.