Oregonians are apprehensive about artificial intelligence, a recent survey from the nonpartisan Oregon Values and Beliefs Center found.
Julia Shumway
Ballot measures on cannabis unions, higher corporate taxes could be on November ballot
Friday was the deadline for groups to submit the more than 100,000 petition signatures needed to give voters a chance to approve or reject ballot measures. Only two measures – one that would tax corporations more to give $750 annual payments to all Oregonians and one that would restrict union-busting in the cannabis industry – submitted signatures by Friday.
Anti-Jewish, anti-Muslim acts spur surge in reported hate incidents in Oregon
Hotline workers counted 456 hateful incidents directed at Jewish Oregonians, a 144% increase since 2022. The number of anti-Muslim incidents increased by 263%, from 27 in 2022 to 98 in 2023.
Latest Oregon economic forecast shows steady growth, uncertain future
Economists say there’s a 50% chance the state pays out another kicker in 2026.
Register to vote in Oregon primaries by April 30
Oregonians have about two weeks left to register to vote or change their party affiliation before the May 21 primary.
Guide to the 2024 Oregon legislative session
Oregon lawmakers headed to Salem early Monday morning for the start of a 35-day sprint to pass budget fixes and bills addressing some of the most pressing issues facing the state. Here’s how to follow along.
Winter road maintenance will continue with $19 million promise from Kotek, Oregon Legislature
Oregon’s top elected officials pledged to spend millions of dollars on winter road maintenance after dire warnings from the state Department of Transportation that highways would go unplowed because of a budget shortfall.
Report: Oregon election offices are underfunded, understaffed heading into 2024
Local election offices throughout Oregon are understaffed and underfunded headed into the 2024 presidential election cycle, according to a “grim” report presented to state lawmakers Tuesday.
Oregon receives $157 million to expand broadband access
Oregon will receive $157 million from the federal government to help connect about 17,000 homes and businesses to the internet, the White House announced Wednesday.
Oregon rent increases will be capped at 10% in 2024
Landlords subject to Oregon’s rent control law can increase rents 10% in 2024, the Department of Administrative Services announced Tuesday.
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