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Crook County Commissioner Seth Crawford attends State of the Union, meets with federal delegation in D.C.

Crook County Commissioner Seth Crawford attended the President’s State of the Union Address at the United States Capitol during a recent visit to the nation’s capital, where he and Commissioner Susan Hermreck also met with members of Oregon’s federal delegation to advocate for Central Oregon priorities.

Congressman Bentz introduces O&C Renewal Act aimed at boosting timber production and county revenues

Republican Congressman Cliff Bentz has introduced new federal legislation that would significantly reshape how more than two million acres of Oregon & California (O&C) lands are managed, seeking to restore timber production as the primary purpose of those forests while increasing revenues for rural counties.

Local lawmaker faces conduct complaint for alleged intimidation over gun bill vote

A conduct complaint was filed this week against Rep. Jason Kropf, D-Bend, alleging he created a hostile environment and intimidated a colleague during a committee session on gun policy.

Oregon’s economy has lagged for decades. Some blame a shrinking workforce and too much red tape

When Gov. Tina Kotek convened the first meeting of her newly named Prosperity Council on Jan. 22, she told the 16-member panel what she hoped to achieve.

Lawmakers consider raising retirement benefits for some public safety workers

Oregon lawmakers are currently wrestling in Salem with federal cuts for health care and food assistance programs.

Tobias Read says there’s enough time to put a Gas Tax Repeal Measure on the may ballot—barely

Secretary of State Tobias Read released a memo today outlining what Democrats must do to place a controversial gas tax repeal on the May 19 ballot.

David Medina announces run for Oregon Governor as Republican field keeps growing

Oregon’s 2026 gubernatorial contest is beginning to take clearer form as another Republican candidate formally enters the race for Oregon Governor.

AG’s opinion raises questions about transportation tax repeal

A 90-year-old legal opinion could jeopardize Gov. Tina Kotek’s desire to repeal House Bill 3991, the controversial Oregon Department of Transportation funding package she backed and lawmakers passed in a September special session. 

Confronted by a grassroots backlash, Democrats consider repealing unpopular Gas Tax hike

Last week, their group, No Tax Oregon, delivered the latest blow to Democrats’ plans for ODOT when they turned in just shy of 194,000 signatures—wrapped like Christmas presents and delivered by horse-drawn wagons—to Secretary of State Tobias Read’s office.

Ex-Blazer Chris Dudley talks about Oregon, the 2026 Governor’s Race, and NBA Gambling

Leading Oregon Republicans gathered Nov. 1 for their biggest confab of the year, the 11th annual Reagan Dinner. The event brought together elected leaders,...

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