This Is the Most Corrupt State in America — Best Life
Data shows that corruption in the U.S. has been rising in recent years. With that in mind, we set out to determine the most corrupt state in America.
In General
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Shemia Fagan and Her Elections Director Disagreed About Disclosing Campaign
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The State Elections Director Advocated for Compliance and Investigations. H
Will Oregon legislators follow-through and enact campaign finance reform? –
Both Gov. Tina Kotek and state lawmakers have pledged to take action this legislative session on campaign finance reform.
Here are 5 stories that shaped Oregon politics in 2021 - oregonlive.com
From COVID-19 to the historic expulsion of an Oregon House member, 2021 politics never stopped being interesting.
What Happened To Campaign Finance Reform? – Eugene Weekly
The voters of Oregon want campaign finance limits so much that 78 percent voted to amend the state Constitution last year to expressly allow them (Measure 107). So where are they? The Legislature s…
Oregon unions propose campaign finance limits that would still allow big do
Billion-dollar donations would be legal under one of the proposals.
Competing measures could muddy Oregon’s campaign finance debate - OPB
After talks between left-leaning organizations broke down, three groups have filed competing proposals for reining in political spending.
Oregon’s corporate-dominated campaign finance system gets Congress’ attenti
Citing The Oregonian/OregonLive's reporting, a U.S. senator questioned Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler about the influence of corporate money on environmental policy. Hear what the mayor said.
Study: Oregon 2018 campaign funding dominated by Portland-area groups
Campaigns in Oregon during the 2018 election cycle were funded largely by a few individuals and groups concentrated in the greater Portland area.
Advocates see holes in Oregon campaign finance reform legislation
Reforming Oregon's campaign finance laws was a priority heading into the 2019 Legislature, but some advocates are underwhelmed by the proposals.
Oregon good government groups file initiatives to cap campaign contribution
Oregon voters could weigh in on political contribution limits and disclosure mandates in 2022, if campaign finance reformers succeed in getting an initiative on the ballot.
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Good government groups are pushing campaign finance limits in Oregon. They
Following months of negotiations, labor unions and advocacy groups did not sign onto a plan for creating new campaign regulations.
Coalition files ballot initiatives to reform Oregon's campaign finance laws
A coalition of campaign-finance-reform-minded groups have filed three ballot initiatives with the secretary of state’s office that they want to put before Oregon voters next year. Honest Elections Oregon says its initiatives will help reduce the “perception and reality of corruption” in campaigns, increase transparency and elevate more voices in elections.
Pamplin Media Group - Cash dash is on for Oregon candidates for governor
Pamplin Media Group - Newberg school leaders sue critics under Oregon 'doxx
Case Closed: In Oregon campaign investigations, ‘I did not’ is all it takes
The state’s election watchdog has the power to issue subpoenas, but doesn't use it. It doesn't send investigators -- it just sends letters.
Oregon Democrats say they’re serious about capping political donations, but their proposals include loopholes
Top Democrats’ campaign finance proposals could protect the ability of membership organizations such as labor unions and business associations to continue pouring millions of dollars into candidates’ campaigns. They would also allow corporations and unions to continue giving directly to candidates.