Lawmakers nix proposal to delay campaign finance limits for years after backlash
Lawmakers have not made any changes to Oregon's campaign finance law this year.
Lawmakers nix proposal to delay campaign finance limits for years after backlash
Lawmakers have not made any changes to Oregon's campaign finance law this year.
Lawmakers approve $5 million for Secretary of State Office to overhaul Oregon campaign finance filing system
Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade asked for the funding after lawmakers in March passed a historic campaign finance bill.
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.
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.
Good government groups criticize as insufficient lawmakers’ proposed changes to campaign finance bill
Lawmakers have until March 10 to pass the bill.
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.
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.
Oregon teachers unions wield huge clout. What does that mean for the PPS teacher strike?
Oregon teachers unions play a powerful role in state politics and shape public education policy.
Oregon labor group launches end run around effort to curb political donations, shed light on dark money
A political nonprofit long led by Oregon's powerful public employee unions wants to set campaign contribution limits in the state — and kill a competing 2024 ballot proposal by campaign finance reformers that would enact tighter limits and stricter ad disclosures.
The legislative session is a wrap, but we’ll see some proposals again: Beat Check podcast
Longtime political and education editor Betsy Hammond joins Therese Bottomly to talk about the recently completed legislative session.
Shemia Fagan spent taxpayer or donor money on hotel pet fees, airfare for her kids
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Oregon lawmakers may consider boosting elected officials’ pay, passing ethic reforms in wake of Shemia Fagan’s resignation
Oregon lawmakers are mulling whether to boost pay for statewide officeholders and pass ethics reforms following the resignation of former Secretary of State Shemia Fagan, who stepped down after news that she had taken a $10,000 a month side job with a troubled cannabis company.