Why we're denying quorum in Oregon's Senate
We are two of the 13 Oregon state senators denying quorum, thereby preventing the legislative chamber from holding votes on legislation.
Republicans’ walkout of Oregon Senate threatens to kill hundreds of bills
Despite Senate President Rob Wagner and Gov. Tina Kotek continuing to express hope that the session can be salvaged, some lawmakers and Capitol insiders say it is effectively over and are preparing to reconvene in a special session this summer to craft the two-year budget.
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