The Oregon House Democrats passed SB 243 to ban the sale and possession of rapid-fire activators, with local governments empowered to regulate firearms at official meetings.

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) celebrates three years of enhancing the state's disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.

Oregon Senate passes House Bill 2024 to address the behavioral health workforce shortage, now awaiting the governor's approval. The bill will provide grants for training and support professionals in mental health services.

Oregon House Republican Leader Christine Drazan halted HB 3076 B, a gun dealer licensure bill, claiming it threatened small businesses and constitutional rights.

The Oregon Senate passed Senate Bill 692, mandating insurance coverage for doula and lactation services, aiming to improve maternal and infant health support.

AG Dan Rayfield and others reinforced federal law mandating hospitals to provide emergency abortion care as per EMTALA, despite changes post-Roe v. Wade's overturn.

AG Dan Rayfield and 20 states sue the Trump Administration over federal funding cuts, which impact public services and research, challenging the OMB's rule allowing grant termination.

Eugene City Council unanimously adopted the 2025-2027 Biennial Budget to address an $11.5 million shortfall. The budget involves revenue increases and service reductions.

The Oregon Senate passed SB 688, aiming to align utility profits with the public interest by prioritizing consumer protection and environmental goals.

The Oregon Senate passes Bill 296, aiming to ease hospital discharge processes and improve post-hospital care transitions to combat emergency room overcrowding.

Oregon has created a new bill to ease the licensure process for internationally trained doctors, potentially alleviating the state's primary care provider shortage.

Oregon House Republicans seek to censure Senator Chris Gorsek and remove him from committees after he reportedly directed aggressive behavior at Representative Shelly Boshart Davis, raising workplace safety and misogyny concerns.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek declared a State of Emergency due to the Rowena Fire in Wasco County, as the wildfire caused significant property damage and required state and federal aid.