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March 28 ‘No Kings’ Demonstration Set for Springfield, City Warns of Traffic Impacts
If you’re planning to be out and about in Springfield this Saturday, you may want to give yourself a little extra time. A “No Kings” march is scheduled to take place on March 28 starting at…
Dozens of “No Kings” Protests Planned Across Portland Metro Area March 28
If you notice more gatherings popping up across Portland later this month, it’s part of a coordinated nationwide day of demonstrations. Dozens of “No Kings” protests are planned throughout the Portland metro area on Saturday, March…
Oregon Lawmakers Gut Controversial Gun Bill, Push Measure 114 Start Date to 2028
Oregon lawmakers quietly pushed through a stripped-down gun bill Friday that mostly does one thing: kick the can down the road on Measure 114. House Bill 4145 originally contained several changes to the controversial gun control…
Former Allies Refuse To Endorse Kotek Again In Growing Political Blow
Governor Tina Kotek’s grip on political support in Oregon just took another hit, and this time it’s coming from groups that once stood firmly in her corner. According to reporting from KOIN 6 News, two organizations…
Portland Democrat Loretta Smith Proposes Letting Politicians Open Carry In Gun Free City Hall
Portland has officially reached the point where a gun free building might soon come with an asterisk. After a recent protest disrupted a City Council meeting, Portland Councilor Loretta Smith announced she is drafting an ordinance…
Oregon House Passes Bill That Would Require Schools to Send “ICE Is Here” Alerts
Oregon lawmakers have decided that when federal immigration agents step onto school property, the most urgent priority is sending out a notification blast. On Tuesday, the Oregon House passed House Bill 4079, requiring public schools, colleges,…
Vote Fails on Oregon’s New Gun Control Bill. Meeting Paused. 20 Minutes Later… It Passes. Totally Normal.
In case you missed it, Oregon politics delivered another masterclass this week in how things definitely don’t look questionable at all. On Monday, during a work session of the House Judiciary Committee, an amendment tied to…