Politics

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 that backed Kotek during her 2022 run for governor have now declined to endorse...

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 that would allow council members to openly carry firearms while...

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, and universities to notify families, staff, and...

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 House Bill 4145, legislation dealing with implementation of voter-approved...

Oregon’s Hunting Ban Measure Now Just 20,000 Signatures from the Ballot

Oregon progressives are once again pushing one of the most extreme ballot measures the state has seen in years, and this time it is closer to reality than many people realize. What began as a fringe sounding proposal is now reportedly within roughly 20,000 signatures of qualifying for the November...
Christine Drazan Announces 2026 Run for Oregon Governor

Christine Drazan Announces 2026 Run for Oregon Governor

Senator Christine Drazan is back in the race for Oregon governor, officially announcing Monday morning that she will seek the state’s top office again in 2026. The Republican from Canby made her announcement at Gunderson Marine & Iron in Portland, telling...

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