Attorney General Dan Rayfield, with 18 other states' attorneys general, defends Section 2 of the VRA, opposing a court ruling that limits challenges to discriminatory voting policies.

The Oregon Senate has advanced the POWER Act to ensure tech giants pay more for their substantial energy use, aiming to protect regular consumers from increasing utility costs.

The Portland Police Bureau is inviting public feedback on police directives, emphasizing community involvement in policy-making for transparency and responsibility.

The Oregon Heritage Commission awards $75,000 in grants to twelve state museums, supporting a variety of projects aimed at preserving and enhancing Oregon's heritage and history.

Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability decided on a zoning adjustment at 3600 N Interstate Ave, and residents can appeal until June 16, 2025.

The CPPW, a labor union in Portland, reached a tentative contract with the city, including a 2% raise, bonuses, and other benefits for its 800+ members. The agreement awaits final approval by the City Council.

Governor Kotek and Mayor Wilson discuss plans to tackle Portland's housing shortage by converting offices to residential units and constructing 5,000 multifamily homes in three years, with incentives for developers and a focus on sustainability.

Oregon Governor Kotek has formed the Behavioral Health Talent Council, led by the First Lady, to address the state's mental health workforce crisis by January 2026.

Oregon's House passed SB 470 to protect renters' privacy, allowing legal action against hosts who record guests without consent in private areas like bedrooms and bathrooms.

Oregon House passes SB 426, a bill allowing construction workers to sue for unpaid wages, targeting project owners and general contractors to combat wage theft.

Oregon's SB 951, a bill to prevent corporations from owning medical practices to ensure control by licensed medical professionals, was passed to preserve patient care quality.

Oregon's Department of Emergency Management unveils its 2025-28 Homeland Security Strategy to improve state preparedness for natural, technological, and human-caused threats.

Governor Kotek and Mayor Wilson announced actions to increase multifamily housing in Portland, aiming to speed up the permit process and convert office spaces into homes while aligning with housing production goals.