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Republicans believe Measure 113 language allows them to be re-elected again despite walkout

The GOP walkout entered its fifth week Wednesday, the longest-ever walkout in the Oregon legislature and the sixth by Republicans in the past five years....

As Oregon Senate GOP boycott hits 'crucial point,' governor begins talks

Over 100 bills remain in limbo and the Senate and House must approve state budgets for the next two years before the session concludes June...

GOP boycott in Oregon threatens abortion, transgender bills and protesters' own political careers

Lawmakers with 10 unexcused absences are barred from reelection under a constitutional amendment passed last November by voters weary of repeated walkouts. SALEM, Ore....

Audit: Marijuana-rich Oregon must prep for US legalization

Oregon has huge stockpiles of the drug and would be competing with other pot-producing states for the export market if marijuana is ever legalized nationally....

Oregon's first magic mushroom facilitators receive state licenses

In Oregon, three manufacturing licenses and three facilitator licenses have been issued. SALEM, Ore. — Oregon's pioneering experiment with legalized magic mushrooms took a...

Bourbon boom leads to exorbitant pricing for rare brands, skirting of the law to acquire them

Premium spirits have always been expensive and sought-after. But a surge in interest in high-end bourbon has made finding that elusive bottle even more difficult....

Oregon bill would create nation's strongest law against paramilitary activity

The Oregon Legislature is considering a bill that experts say would create the nation's most comprehensive law against paramilitary activity. SALEM, Ore. — An...

Love of rare bourbon lands OLCC officials in criminal probe

The officials said they were paying for the whiskey, but they allegedly used their knowledge and connections at the commission to obtain the products. ...

Magic mushroom facilitators train ahead of Oregon rollout

Oregon will allow licensed, regulated use of psychedelic mushrooms starting in 2023. Ahead of the rollout, a Portland company is training facilitators. DAMASCUS, Oregon...

Oregon GOP state Sen. with stormy political career resigns

State Sen. Dallas Heard said Thursday that his resignation is effective on Jan. 1, in the middle of his four-year term. SALEM, Ore. —...

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