Days before President-elect Donald Trump was set to take office, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced that he joined other Democratic states in court filings to preserve federal gun control … Read more
Credit: Tara Faul The focus of the next two years in Oregon politics is likely to follow the contours of one of the biggest issues in the state: homelessness. How … Read more
A roadmap to unconstitutional racial discrimination Writer’s Note: I originally published this review of the State of Oregon’s defining Diversity, Equity and Inclusion document back in September. With Meta, parent … Read more
The Oregon Supreme Court voted Tuesday to approve former Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum, a Democrat, as senior judge, providing, by her estimate provided to The Oregonian, at least an additional $1,000 … Read more
Oregon fire experts have finalized their redo of state maps showing wildfire hazard areas, showing that about 106,000 properties are in high-risk spots that could be subject to new building … Read more
Former Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum (D) stands to receive a 10% bump in her state retirement benefits if the Oregon Supreme Court grants her request for an exception to … Read more
Oregon is kicking off 2025 with new laws to stop drug use on public transportation, reduce the cost of prescription drugs and rein in the price of electronic device repairs. … Read more
Oregon’s slide. (Photo courtesy ODOT) Oregon’s state government makes Oregonians’ lives worse by warping incentives to encourage socially harmful behaviors and to discourage beneficial behaviors. Usually, governments try to encourage … Read more
Approximately 20-25% of all homeless people have apartments or immediate access to other types of housing. They spend most of their time on the streets in tents to be with … Read more
The year 2024 was a mixed bag for Oregon, and Oregon Roundup was there to cover it all. From Measure 110 quasi-repeal to Aimeegate to self-dealing addiction nonprofits to Oregon DOJ’s letting … Read more