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
'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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Editorial: Cautious hope for a campaign finance breakthrough
Legislators say they want to pass campaign contribution limits this session, the editorial board writes. If so, any bill should provide true reforms – not cement in place advantages for their big donors.
Campaign finance limits could come up short in Oregon Legislature — again
With two months left in the legislative session, the issue of capping political contributions has received little attention and lawmakers are hedging on whether a proposal can pass.
Opinion: The leadership that money can’t buy - oregonlive.com
Oregonians should take back control of their elections by limiting campaign contributions and ensuring that candidates focus on the needs of the broader community - not just wealthy donors - write Khanh Le of Unite Oregon and Kate TItus of Common Cause Oregon.