Editors · Policy and legislation
Legislation, budgets and ballot measures in Oregon
The Policy Desk covers the bills, budgets and ballot measures moving through Oregon, explained in plain language and sourced from public records.
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News · OR
The OPB item concerns voting in Oregon and mentions Washington but is not connected to a specific election, race or candidate.
News · OR
The Portland Metro Chamber’s CEO has sued Portland over an increase to the city’s arts tax.
News · OR
The governor has ordered additional oversight of artificial intelligence, a state policy action with no direct link to an election or candidate race.
News · OR
An Oregon member of Congress is proposing federal rules addressing artificial intelligence in schools.
News · OR
A federal judge found Oregon’s recycling law does not violate interstate-commerce or due-process protections.
Candidate profile · OR
Republican incumbent Cliff Bentz is among 11 candidates listed in the contested 2026 race for Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District.