Articles Tagged LEGISLATURE

Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Washington Republicans React To Boeing Announcement
Monday, October 19, 2009
Tax Opponents Decry Proposed Ballot Titles
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Tax Measures Qualify For January Ballot
Friday, October 2, 2009
Treasurer's Office Defends Bonus Payouts
Monday, September 28, 2009
Higher Vehicles Fees Kick In Thursday
Friday, September 25, 2009
Tax Showdown Appears Likely As Petitioners Turn In Signatures
Opponents Of Taxes Turn In Signatures
Replacements Set For Departing Legislators
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Oregon To Require Mandatory Training For New Motorcyclists
Friday, September 4, 2009
Kulongoski Looks At 'Streamlining' Government, One Panel At A Time
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Nursing Home For Brain Injured Patients Threatened By WA Budget Cuts
Monday, August 31, 2009
Margaret Carter Leaving State Legislature After 24 Years
Monday, August 17, 2009
Veteran African-American Lawmaker Steps Down
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Oregon Supreme Court Hears Arguments Over Gift Limits
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Kulongoski Signs Health Care Coverage Bill
Monday, August 3, 2009
Time Running Out For Kulongoski To Issue Vetoes
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Governor Signs Billion Dollar Transportation Package
Kulongoski Threatens Two More Vetoes
Monday, July 20, 2009
Oregon Governor Signs Tax Bills, Sparks Referendum Campaign
Employers, Insurers Gear Up For Premium Tax
Monday, July 13, 2009
Kulongoski Prepares For Conversation On Government Reset
Friday, July 10, 2009
Minor Change To Oregon Law Means The World To Grieving Farm Family
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
New Laws Offer Tenants More Protections Against Foreclosures
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Governor Cites Legislative Victories, Frustrations
Final Gavel Falls On Oregon Legislature
Monday, June 29, 2009
Tax Battle Looms As Session Winds Down
Lawmakers Approve Field Burning Rampdown
Oregon Lawmakers Push Toward Adjournment
Friday, June 26, 2009
Measure 57 Delay Passes House
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Senate Approves Field Burning Phase-Out
Concerns Over Economy Affect Environmental Agenda
Lawmakers Override Governor
Senate Overrides Governor, House Does Not
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Strange Tug-Of-War Over Budget Keeps Salem On Edge
Cell Phone Bill Headed For Governor's Desk
Senate Fails To Override Governor's Veto
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Cell Phone Ban Bill Clears Senate
Governor Follows Through On Veto Threat
Monday, June 22, 2009
Oregon Lawmakers Defy Governor, Pass School Budget
Friday, June 19, 2009
Senate Signs Off On School Budget
Workplace Communication Bill Clears House
Thursday, June 18, 2009
WA Tax Coffers Take Another Hit As Latest Revenue Forecast Released
Oregon Armories Spared In Budget Plan
Lawmakers Move Ahead Despite Veto Threat
Kulongoski Threatens To Veto Legislative Budget Over Reserves
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Ethics Director Finds Nothing Illegal In Vote Trading Case
Kulongoski Threatens To Veto Budget Over Reserves
Metolius Debate Not Over Yet
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Attempt To Block Resorts In Oregon’s Metolius Basin Fails
Tobacco Taxes Once Again Eyed In Salem
Lawmakers Approve More Initiative Regulations
Friday, June 12, 2009
Bill Lunch: Tax Talk Dominates The Week In Salem
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Senate Stalemate Over $733 Million Tax Package Is Over
Senate Approves Tax Hikes, Governor Hails Budget Deal
Democrats Hammer Out Tax Agreement
Tax Package Hit With Unexpected Setback
Sheriffs’ Efforts To Shield Handgun Licenses Fails In Salem
Tax Package Fails, Could be Brought Back
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Sheriffs Lose Legislative Battle On Concealed Guns
Lawmakers Give Initial Approval To Soccer Stadium Financing
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Oregon House Passes Two Major Tax Measures
Monday, June 8, 2009
Taxes Take Center Stage This Week In Salem
Oregon Lawmakers Give Initial Approval To Health Care Expansion
Lawmakers Scramble To Find Support As End Of Session Nears
Friday, June 5, 2009
Lawmakers Vote To Place New Restrictions On Towing Companies
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Tax Hikes Pass First Legislative Hurdle
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Oregon Lawmakers Back Off Nickel Grab
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Puppy Mill Bill Advances To Governor’s Desk
Renters Could Get Reprieve From Foreclosure
Monday, June 1, 2009
Menu Labeling Bill Headed To Governor’s Desk
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Gas Tax and Vehicle Fees Win Final Approval
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Oregon House Votes To Raise Taxes And Fees For Roads
Lessons Of Oregon History May Be Lost To Budget Cuts
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Environmental Groups Decry Oregon Transportation Package
Friday, May 22, 2009
Gas Tax Increase Moves Forward In Salem
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Oregon Legislature Approves Ban On Phosphates In Dishwasher Soap
State Workers Brace For Layoffs
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
State Looks To Close Four National Guard Armories
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Oregon House Approves Signature Gathering Restrictions
Margaret Carter: Tax Fairness And Ability To Pay
Oregon Budget Writers Unveil Proposal
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Senate Reverses Four Year Old Vote On Primaries
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Health Care Debate Fueled By Talk Of Major Change
Monday, May 11, 2009
Supporters Say National Guard Bill Gaining Momentum
Lawmakers Eye Unredeemed Bottle Deposits
Friday, May 8, 2009
Oregon House Approves Energy Efficiency Bill
Legislature Considers Funding For Klamath Dam Removal
Oregon Lawmakers Want You To Have A Pint, Honestly
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Gregoire Won’t Call Special Session For Washington Legislature
Oregon Banks Getting Federal Money Could Face Added Scrutiny
Monday, May 4, 2009
Oregon House Votes To Close Handgun Records
Referendum Filed To Repeal Expansion Of WA Domestic Partnership Law
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Hundreds In Bend Tell Lawmakers To Keep OSU Cascades
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Oregon Senate Takes Aim At Scrap Metal Theft
Gregoire Convinced Special Session Is Needed Soon
Legislature Taking A New Look At The Big Look
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Oregon House Wants You To Hang Up And Drive
Monday, April 27, 2009
Paid Family Leave Bill Advances In Oregon Legislature
What's Left For The Washington Legislature?
Bill Deadline Quickens The Pace In Salem
WA Legislature Adjourns; But Special Session Possible
Friday, April 24, 2009
WA Auditor Blasts Fellow Democrats Over Budget Cuts
WA Democrats Release Details Of Budget Agreement
Oregon Lawmakers Mull Tax Amnesty
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Oregon Ranchers Hopes For Wolf Bill Look Dead This Year
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
WA House Votes To Suspend Teacher Raises
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Budget Hearing Highlights Stark Choices
WA Legislature: Tax Measure Passes Out Of Committee
First Budget Hearing Draws Overflow Crowd
Monday, April 20, 2009
Legislature Takes Budget Hearings On The Road
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Polling Likely Sinks WA Tax Proposal
Thursday, April 16, 2009
New Definition Of K-12 Passes WA Senate
WA House And Senate At Odds Over Welfare Program
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
House Votes to Require Insurance To Cover HPV Vaccine
Monday, April 13, 2009
Virtual Schools Come Under Scrutiny
Thursday, April 9, 2009
A State Senator Warns Of Special Session
WA Legislature Increases Incentives For In-State Movie Production
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Temporary Sales Tax, Not Income Tax Leads In WA
WA Nurse Home Visits For At-Risk Moms Slated To Be Spared In Budget
Smoking In Cars With Kids Around Is A No-No
WA Senator: Sales Tax Increase For Healthcare Is Leading Contender
Tensions Mount Between Christian Conservatives And Democrats In Olympia
Monday, April 6, 2009
WA Lawmaker Proposes $3 Billion Bond Measure For Schools, Jobs
Friday, April 3, 2009
Potential Cuts Paint Bleak Picture In Salem
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Revamped Ethics Law Clears Oregon Senate
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Lawmaker Proposes Making Smokers Get Cigarette Prescriptions
WA House Democrats Unveil Budget; Higher Cuts To Higher Ed
WA Democrats: Expand Liquor Sales, Cut Addiction Treatment
Monday, March 30, 2009
Oregon Mulls Tobacco Tax Hike While Federal Tax Set To Rise
Legislature Considers Forgiving Loans For Teaching Nurses
Oregon Wants More Regulation Of Tax Refund Loan Companies
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Legislative "Odd Couple" Tackles Water Issues
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Top WA Senator Expects Tax Package As Deficit Soars
What's In That Sandwich? Menu Labeling Debated In Salem
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Bike Advocates Want Oregon To Follow Idaho’s Lead
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
WSP Says Union Email Not A Crime
WA Community and Technical College Degrees Could Count For High School Diplomas
Friday, March 13, 2009
Lawmakers Say Health Care Reform Still On Track In Salem
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Concealed Weapons Permit Holders Demand Privacy
Lawmakers Say Debt Management Offers Often Too Good To Be True
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Bill Proposes Take-Back Program For Unused Consumer Drugs
Monday, March 9, 2009
Unions: Polls Show Washingtonians Open To Taxes
Advocates Say Bullying Still A Problem Despite 2001 Law
Friday, March 6, 2009
Proposed Child Protection Law Moves Forward In Olympia
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Legislature Plugs $855 Million Gap, Next Up $3 Billion Chasm
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Lawmakers Want Voters To Alter Kicker
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
House Votes To Guarantee Right To Nurse In Public
Lawmakers Propose Making Kicker Less Likely
Monday, March 2, 2009
Oregon Gas Tax Proposal Could Be Higher Than First Proposed
Brewers Can't Bear Beer Tax Proposal
Friday, February 27, 2009
Teachers Make Case For Junk Food Access
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Law Would Ban Sale Of Baby Bottles Containing The Chemical BPA
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Legislators Wrestle With Keeping Schools Open
Monday, February 23, 2009
Oregon Senate Approves Public Liability Increase
Beer Belly-Aching: Brewers Oppose Tax Increase
Oregon Beer Tax Will Be Debated
Friday, February 20, 2009
Revenue Forecast Brings Gloomy News For Legislature
Oregon Now Faces $3 Billion Budget Gap
Some Oregon Lawmakers Oppose National Guard Deployment
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Medical Pot Bill In WA Legislature Could Lead To More Access
Oregon Cuts Come Into Focus
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Budget Cuts Could Mean Early Summer Vacation In Oregon
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Education Advocates To Descend On Capitol
Friday, February 13, 2009
When Is A Budget Cut Not Really A Budget Cut?
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Oregon Lawmakers Make First Budget Cut Personal
Oregon Ballot Measures Could Bear Racial Impact Statements
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Witnesses Decry Proposed Legislative Budget Cuts
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Oregon House Passes Firefighter Cancer Bill
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Standing Room Only For Domestic Partner Hearings In Olympia
Oregon Stimulus Package Signed Into Law
WA Republicans: Democrats Not Moving Fast Enough To Balance Budget
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Bill Would Require Retailers To Grant Restroom Access
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Jobs Package Clears Oregon Senate
All Benefits For Gay Marriage Without The Term 'Marriage'
Washington Budget Woes Test Patience In Legislature
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Timing, Amount Of State Cuts Depend On Federal Stimulus
Massive Health Care Bill Discussed In Salem
Monday, January 26, 2009
Oregon Would Reap Benefits From Stimulus Package
Friday, January 23, 2009
Oregon Supreme Court Refuses To Force School Funding
Lawmakers Seeking Answers About Losses In College Savings Plan
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Democrats Expect To Pass Scaled-Back Ethics Rules
Oregon Lawmakers: Don’t Meddle With Our Metal
Friday, January 16, 2009
Washington State Bag Regulations Up For Discussion In Legislature
Monday, January 12, 2009
Oregon Legislature Opens Amid Economic “Perfect Storm”
Oregon Governor Delivers State Of The State
Oregon Legislature Opens With Promises Of Bi-Partisanship
Oregon Legislature Opens With Plenty Of New Faces
Budget Woes Dominate As NW Legislatures Convene Monday
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Field Burning Under Fire Again In Salem
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Oregon House Democrats Talk Up Economic Stimulus Package
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Key Democrat Says WA Budget Deficit Could Grow To $4.6B
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Democrats Make Gains In Oregon House
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Balance Of Oregon House May Change On Election Day
Friday, September 19, 2008
Pay Raises For Oregon Lawmakers Faces Criticism
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Children’s Health Care Proposal Could Resurface In 2009 Legislative Session
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Republican State Senator Will Propose Redistricting Bill
Monday, July 21, 2008
GOP Lawmaker Retires Early In Possible Swing District
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Democrats Hope For Gains In Oregon Legislature
Panel Approves Emergency Funds For Salmon Fishermen
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Election May Change Political Balance In Salem

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