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Politics

Statehouse coverage, elections, and policy decisions shaping Oregon from Salem and beyond.

What Lawmakers Say Will Define This Year's Legislative Session

Housing, behavioral health funding, and wildfire preparedness top the list as legislators head back to Salem.

Several measures on the upcoming ballot touch on local government structure, funding mechanisms, and public services.

The latest state budget proposal draws praise for education funding and criticism over infrastructure spending levels.

Turnout in recent local elections varied sharply between urban and rural counties, offering clues about engagement trends.