A federal judge has refused to block enforcement of Colorado's caps on campaign donations, finding the six-week-old lawsuit from a trio of Republican candidates had not unearthed sufficient facts to
Campaign contribution limits are a longshot after Dunleavy sides with unlim
At this point, it'll be tough for the Legislature to pass its own campaign finance limits for this year's election. In the long term, it'll take a voter initiative or a new governor.
A politically appointed commission just vaporized Alaska’s campaign donatio
The commission said its decision puts the onus on the state Legislature to put new limits in place. But it’s far from certain that lawmakers will act before the end of this year’s legislative session. And any new proposal could only take effect without a veto by Republican Gov. Dunleavy.
Alaska to have unlimited campaign contributions in most instances
Alaska is poised to have unlimited campaign contributions in most instances after a state regulator declined to impose new caps, after old limits were struck down as unconstitutional.
Oregon campaign finance violations show political donations, spending often
Oregon elections officials levied fines in 257 individual cases of political candidates who failed to file timely or accurate reports of their campaign donations and spending since 2018, according to data from the Secretary of State’s office.
People for Portland is spending big to change the city’s approach to homele
Six months and at least a million dollars later, both critics and those who dug into their pockets to finance the effort are mulling the same question: Has it made a difference?
Oregon independent gubernatorial candidate Betsy Johnson secures big Republ
Oregon independent gubernatorial candidate Betsy Johnson, formerly a longtime Democratic lawmaker, has secured donations from a notable list of major Republican campaign donors.
Slow legal filings could ensure Oregonians do not get to vote on campaign c
Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan and her staff refused to say whether she supports an expedited state Supreme Court review of her decision to kill three proposed ballot measures that would set political contribution limits.
Oregon labor, business interest groups file challenges to campaign contribu
Oregon business and labor groups filed challenges Thursday to ballot titles for three proposed ballot measures to set campaign contribution limits in the state.
Oregon Court of Appeals hears arguments over $1.1 billion verdict against s
At issue: Must state forests be managed to maximize revenues for the counties, or does the state have discretion to manage them for multiple uses, including wildlife habitat, clean drinking water, recreation and other values.
Opinion: Why I left the House Democratic Caucus - oregonlive.com
Rep. Marty Wilde, a Democratic legislator representing Central Linn and Lane counties in the Oregon House, decided last summer to leave the House Democratic Caucus, he writes, as the caucus became a forum for leadership to hand out orders rather than support democratic processes and legislation that best served the public's interest.
Measure 107 allows campaign finance limits in Oregon - OPB
The proposal would open the door for a wide array of campaign finance regulations in Oregon, currently one of the most permissive states in the country.
Supporters ask Oregon Supreme Court to overrule Secretary of State Shemia F
Campaign finance reform activists on Wednesday filed an appeal asking the Oregon Supreme Court to overturn Secretary of State Shemia Fagan's disqualification of three proposals to limit political contributions.
Campaign finance activists challenge Secretary of State Shemia Fagan in cou
The lawsuit marks the second time an elections decision by Fagan has been challenged in recent weeks. It comes as the Supreme Court is set to rule on another high-profile challenge.
Editorial: Derailed campaign-finance reform measures need court’s help | eC
Voters in 2020 overwhelmingly supported a ballot measure to allow limits on campaign contributions. Passage of the constitutional amendment, with 78% approval, showed once again Oregonians’ determi…
Editorial: Derailed campaign-finance reform measures need court’s help - or
Secretary of State Shemia Fagan's disqualification of three initiative petitions to enact campaign contribution limits is inconsistent with previous secretaries of state and is a blow to Oregonians' efforts to diminish the power of big money in Oregon elections, the editorial board writes. Oregonians should hope that the state Supreme Court restores the effort and be ready to add their signatures to qualify a petition for the November ballot.
Oregon bill tries to revive campaign finance limits but has a big loophole
Senate Majority Leader Rob Wagner, D-Lake Oswego, unveiled a proposal Thursday to ask voters to set campaign contribution limits. Unlike proposals by campaign finance reform advocates, Wagner's bill would allow unlimited contributions through a special political action committee and contains no disclosure requirement for political ads.