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Judge questions feds’ use of force with tear gas near Portland ICE facility
Published: February 14, 2026 03:30
PORTLAND— A federal judge on Friday sharply questioned a federal attorney over inconsistent reports regarding the use of less-lethal munitions outside the Portland Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility, as well the integration of social media…
Salinas, Merkley, immigrant rights advocates speak against ICE in Woodburn
Published: February 13, 2026 22:38
Para leer en español, haga clic aquí. WOODBURN— Stopping overly aggressive immigration enforcement will take a “groundswell” of backlash from elected leaders and ordinary Americans, U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas said Friday. Salinas, a Democrat who along with…
Free tax filing assistance available to Oregonians at upcoming events
Published: February 13, 2026 22:00
WorkSource Oregon and the Oregon Department of Revenue are hosting six events statewide where people can receive free assistance filing their state and federal taxes. “We know that filing your taxes can be a scary and confusing process,” said David…
Clock ticks toward Department of Homeland Security shutdown after midnight deadline
Published: February 13, 2026 21:11
WASHINGTON — The second partial government shutdown in 2026 was set to begin at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, after lawmakers left the nation’s capital without reaching a deal on changes to immigration enforcement tactics at the Department of Homeland Security. …
Democratic-led states drop lawsuit against Arctic refuge oil drilling in Alaska
Published: February 13, 2026 14:21
Fifteen Democratic-led states have dropped a six-year-old lawsuit challenging the legality of a federal plan that allowed oil and gas drilling in the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. The states announced their plans in a…
Democratic Oregon lawmakers advance bill to move transportation tax referendum to May
Published: February 13, 2026 02:09
A bill to reschedule the date for a controversial transportation tax referendum from November to May is headed to the Oregon Senate for a vote. Senate Bill 1599 is a Democratic-led attempt to move the date that Oregon voters can approve or reject parts of…
Oregon looks to regulate AI chatbots
https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/02/12/oregon-looks-to-regulate-ai-chatbots/
Published: February 13, 2026 00:37
Lawmakers who ”missed the boat” on regulating social media now have a chance to address the next emerging technology’s effects on youth, Oregon lawmakers contend. Sen. Lisa Reynolds, D-Portland, and the Senate Early Childhood and Behavioral Health…
A partial decoupling from federal tax law
https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/02/12/a-partial-decoupling-from-federal-tax-law/
Published: February 12, 2026 22:49
The federal government and the state of Oregon have a disconnect these days on everything from health care to energy policy to, obviously, immigration. But it boils down to specifics in the case of Oregon Senate Bill 1507, which concerns income taxes, and…
Jobs report shows a historic stall in hiring last year
Published: February 12, 2026 22:25
U.S. jobs increased by 130,000 in January, buoyed by hires in health care, social assistance and construction. But in another sign of anemic hiring last year, estimates for 2025 were revised down by more than a million jobs to a level of low growth rarely…
Department of Homeland Security shutdown nears, as US Senate remains stuck on funding
Published: February 12, 2026 21:43
WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security is headed for a shutdown as lawmakers on Capitol Hill remained stuck Thursday over bans on face masks and other immigration tactics. The department’s funding expires Friday night. A procedural vote to…
US House approves bill mandating proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections
Published: February 12, 2026 19:47
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House passed legislation Wednesday that would require the public to produce a passport or birth certificate in most cases to register to vote, less than a year out from November midterm elections. The 218-213 vote split mostly along…
Facing a ‘chilling effect,’ Oregon lawmakers seek to beef up abortion, trans health care laws
Published: February 12, 2026 14:00
In the wake of Oregon hospitals ending access to gender-affirming care for minors, dueling state policies over abortion and increasingly hostile federal actions toward transgender Americans, Oregon Democrats say the state’s protections for doctors and…
Oregon family detained by federal agents appear as special guests in state capitol
Published: February 12, 2026 00:16
Diana Crespo, 7, and her parents spent three weeks in a Texas detention center, locked up 2,000 miles from their Gresham home after federal immigration officers detained them in a clinic parking lot. On Wednesday, days after they flew home with an Oregon…
JOBS Act could make small, important changes for Oregon economy
Published: February 11, 2026 22:55
Senate Bill 1586 is proof that even in today’s highly partisan political climate, legislators from both major parties will sometimes lend their support to good policy.
Shutdown looms for FEMA, Coast Guard, TSA with stalemate over Homeland Security funds
Published: February 11, 2026 21:12
WASHINGTON — Leaders from several agencies within the Department of Homeland Security testified before a U.S. House panel Wednesday about how a shutdown would affect the programs they oversee, though Democrats argued the hearing was a “show” that wasn’t…
Layoffs or redirecting funding: Oregon lawmakers grapple with ODOT budget gap again
Published: February 11, 2026 20:13
Oregon lawmakers are once again discussing ways to fill a massive shortfall within the Oregon Department of Transportation’s budget — except this time they can’t raise taxes or fees. Lawmakers have two options if they want to fill the $242 million gap in…
Oregon lawmakers reveal reworked plans to partially delay campaign finance law
Published: February 11, 2026 14:00
Oregon lawmakers forced by the threat of a citizen-led ballot measure to adopt a sweeping law limiting campaign contributions in 2024 are once again trying to delay key portions of the law before it takes effect. Lawmakers on the House Rules Committee…
Oregon GOP gubernatorial candidate skips Senate floor session for business event
Published: February 11, 2026 01:23
State Sen. Christine Drazan, running for governor for the second time, skipped voting on bills on Tuesday to meet with business owners at an Oregon City pub 20 miles outside the Senate district she represents. The Canby Republican was officially excused…
All Democratic governors bow out of White House dinner after Trump snubs several
Published: February 11, 2026 00:26
WASHINGTON — Democratic governors headed to an annual bipartisan gathering in the nation’s capital will not participate in a traditional White House black-tie dinner after President Donald Trump disinvited several Democrats from the event. A joint…
Oregon housing bill tries to reduce rental barriers for older adults
Published: February 10, 2026 23:14
A clerical error on an online rent payment portal nearly led to one Milwaukie renter losing her home — and that’s just one example of housing advocates’ increasing concerns as online portals become more standard for finding housing and paying rent.…
From classrooms to careers: Why Oregon FFA matters
https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/02/10/from-classrooms-to-careers-why-oregon-ffa-matters/
Published: February 10, 2026 23:08
In a state where agriculture remains the cornerstone of our economy and culture, Oregon FFA has been cultivating the next generation of leaders for nearly a century. But FFA is about more than just cows and plows. The organization once known as “Future…
Oregon lawmakers propose capping cannabis edibles at 10 milligrams of THC
Published: February 10, 2026 19:48
Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill to prohibit the sale of individual edibles that have more than 10 milligrams of THC . The proposal, Senate Bill 1548, comes as lawmakers grapple with responding to increasing reports of children seeking medical…
Here’s how much Oregon’s congressional delegation raised at the end of 2025
Published: February 10, 2026 14:00
Oregon’s candidates for Congress raised nearly $3 million between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31 — half a million more than they had in the previous quarter, federal campaign finance records show. As the May 19 primary approaches, fundraising is ramping up among…
Oregon lawmakers propose criminal penalties for alarming, threatening public officials
Published: February 9, 2026 23:30
As threats of violence against public officials continue to rise nationwide, Oregon lawmakers want clear criminal penalties for those who attempt to intimidate a public official or their family. Lawmakers on Monday heard testimony on Senate Bill 1530 and…
Oregon Democrats push plan to renovate Moda Center, woo new Blazers owner
Published: February 9, 2026 23:07
Oregon Public Broadcasting originally published this article. Oregon’s top Democrats have unveiled their opening salvo to renovate the Moda Center in order to keep the Portland Trail Blazers in the state for decades to come. A bill being introduced in the…
Invest in the environment, boost the economy
https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/02/09/invest-in-the-environment-boost-the-economy/
Published: February 9, 2026 18:43
It’s clear Oregon’s economy is top of mind for Oregonians and our elected officials as we rev into 2026. It seems like we get a new economic forecast or assessment every day, or an announcement of a new report outlining steps the state should take to…
With ICE using Medicaid data, hospitals and states are in a bind over warning immigrant patients
Published: February 9, 2026 14:00
The Trump administration’s move to give deportation officials access to Medicaid data is putting hospitals and states in a bind as they weigh whether to alert immigrant patients that their personal information, including home addresses, could be used in…
Critics say Eastern Oregon nitrates report shows more progress on policies than pollution
Published: February 7, 2026 14:00
More than a year after four Oregon agencies released a plan to reduce a decades-long nitrate problem in Eastern Oregon, a lot of work remains, according to the state’s first report on its progress. Overexposure to nitrates is especially harmful to infants,…
Family detained by agents in Portland hospital parking lot released from detention
Published: February 7, 2026 02:00
The family detained by federal agents in a Portland hospital’s parking lot is headed back to Oregon after being released from immigration detention in Texas. U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter, D-Oregon, announced Friday afternoon that she is escorting the…
White House takes down racist meme of Obamas posted on Trump social media
Published: February 6, 2026 19:20
WASHINGTON — The White House on Friday pulled down a social media post depicting former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama as monkeys after members of Congress from both political parties expressed dismay and called it racist. A White…
Oregon bill would ban speculative ticketing on live events
Published: February 6, 2026 19:00
Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill to ban resellers or people affiliated with resellers from offering event tickets they don’t actually have, unless they have a written contract to obtain the ticket from an initial sale. House Bill 4024, which has…
To turn around Oregon, start with the hard conversation
Published: February 6, 2026 18:30
Everything should be on the table, including ideas we may individually dislike and, yes, even tax reform.