OR: Campaign Finance Reform/Money in Pol
New campaign finance law limits OR donor influence
Oregon lawmakers took a step toward limiting the impact of money on elections during the legislative session. Lawmakers passed House Bill 2024…
Programa de pago de deuda estudiantil beneficia a prestatarios de bajos ingresos
Una propuesta del gobierno federal podría proporcionar un mejor camino hacia el pago de la deuda estudiantil, pero una nueva encuesta encuentra …
Campaign Donation Limits Could Be Coming to OR in 2022
Oregon is among a handful of states without limits on how much people or entities can contribute to election campaigns, but it could change this year…
Democracy Scorecard: Mixed Results for OR Congressional Delegation
SALEM, Ore. - The 2020 Democracy Scorecard from Common Cause is out - and Oregon's congressional delegation does very well, with one exception…
Potential OR Initiative Could Cut Down on Gerrymandering
PORTLAND, Ore. - Oregon stands out on the West Coast for the way its voting districts are drawn. Unlike neighbors California, Idaho and Washington…
Struggle Continues to Set OR Campaign Contribution Limits
SALEM, Ore. - Oregon is among a handful of states with no limits on campaign contributions in elections. The 2020 session offers lawmakers another …
OR Lawmakers Send Campaign Contribution Cap to Voters
SALEM, Ore. - Oregon voters will have a chance to weigh in on the role of money in politics next year. Among the flurry of legislation passed at the …
Bill Would Add Oregon to National Popular-Vote Movement
SALEM, Ore. – Oregon could become part of a compact to ensure that the presidential candidate who wins the popular vote is elected. This week…
Oregon Elections: Large Donors Outspent Small by 14 Times
PORTLAND, Ore. – Big money dominated the 2016 elections in Oregon, according to a new report. The Oregon State Public Interest Research Group …
Bill Seeks to Tackle Big Money in Ore. Politics
SALEM, Ore. – Lawmakers will introduce a bill next month that aims to empower small donors in Oregon elections. Under House Bill 4076…
Small Coastal Ore. Town Joins Nationwide Tax March
PORT ORFORD, Ore. -- Oregonians will join protesters across the nation on Saturday in a Tax March, calling on President Trump to release his tax …
Traffic Deaths Missing from Political Platforms of Both Parties
PORTLAND, Ore. - Republican and Democratic party platforms this year are addressing trade, gun violence, even pornography. But the parties aren't …