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https://www.propublica.org/article/oregon-campaign-finance-reform-legislature-loopholes
How Oregon Lawmakers Softened Campaign Donation Limits — ProPublica
Mar 13, 2026 - Some 78% of Oregon voters approved limiting campaign contributions in 2020. Four years later, the Legislature finally adopted limits, but an advocate for...
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https://www.governing.com/transportation/oregon-lawmakers-advance-15-billion-transportation-package
Oregon Lawmakers Advance $15 Billion Transportation Package
The bill would devote most new funds to highways but transit would also get a boost. The major revenue raiser is a 15-cent increase to the gas tax.
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https://www.highereddive.com/news/oregon-lawmakers-study-public-colleges-restructuring/813989/
Oregon lawmakers move to review public colleges, explore restructuring | Higher Ed Dive
They passed a bill that would mandate a study of the state’s institutions to recommend ways to put them on better financial footing.
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https://www.kdrv.com/news/oregon-lawmakers-approve-15m-lifeline-for-southern-oregon-university/article_13570d03-ce1f-42ba-a522-531dd8024f74.html
Oregon lawmakers approve $15M lifeline for Southern Oregon University | News | kdrv.com
Oregon lawmakers have approved a $15 million funding package to help stabilize the finances of Southern Oregon University, providing short-term relief while...
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https://www.kgw.com/article/news/health/oregon-lawmakers-accountability-new-consumer-reports-study-toxic-chemicals-braiding-hair-products/283-99b7a472-5d6b-4073-bf2e-e7db4c53e941
Oregon lawmakers demand accountability after study finds toxic chemicals in most braiding hair...
Consumer Reports' second braiding hair study finds heavy metals and volatile organic compounds in most products. An Oregon legislator called it environmental...
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https://bluemountaineagle.com/2026/04/07/oregon-lawmakers-ease-fines-for-animal-rescues-shelters/
Oregon lawmakers ease fines for animal rescues, shelters | Blue Mountain Eagle
Apr 12, 2026 - PENDLETON — A year-long fight against high fees and fines charged to pet rescues across the state ended with hope for improvement after Oregon legislators...
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https://katu.com/news/on-your-side/a-breakdown-at-the-cost-of-driving-in-oregon-as-lawmakers-debate-a-new-tire-tax
A breakdown at the cost of driving in Oregon as lawmakers debate a new tire tax
A proposed tax on new and used tire sales in Oregon has sparked much debate. KATU decided to look into how much it already costs Oregonians to drive.
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https://www.news4jax.com/news/weird-news/2026/03/12/an-iconic-oregon-waterfall-was-put-up-for-sale-on-redfin-lawmakers-approved-the-money-to-buy-it/
An iconic Oregon waterfall was put up for sale on Redfin. Lawmakers approved the money to buy it
Mar 13, 2026 - The state of Oregon may soon have some new public property: A spectacular waterfall, beloved by generations, that was recently put up for sale on Redfin.
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