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What Oregon voters will decide in the 2026 election
Elections and votingOregon’s 2026 ballot includes races for governor, U.S. Senate and all six of the state’s U.S. House seats.
The Ballot Oregon DeskOct 5, 2026
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Oregon voting article lacks election-specific details
Elections and votingThe OPB item concerns voting in Oregon and mentions Washington but is not connected to a specific election, race or candidate.
The Ballot Oregon Policy DeskOct 4, 2026
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Oregon governor seeks delay of new Medicaid rules
Health careOregon’s governor is acting with four other states to ask that new Medicaid rules not take effect on the current schedule.
The Ballot Oregon DeskOct 3, 2026
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Grand jury flags major problems at Oregon State Hospital
Health careCourt demands, too few beds and leadership instability are severely impairing Oregon State Hospital, a grand jury found.
The Ballot Oregon News DeskOct 2, 2026
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Signed Oregon law improves workers’ compensation benefits
Elections and votingOregon has signed legislation improving workers’ compensation benefits, with implementation details now becoming the next focus.
The Ballot Oregon DeskOct 2, 2026
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Portland chamber CEO sues city over arts tax increase
Economy and jobsThe Portland Metro Chamber’s CEO has sued Portland over an increase to the city’s arts tax.
The Ballot Oregon Policy DeskOct 2, 2026
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Portland deprioritizes psychedelic enforcement
Public safetyThe Portland City Council voted to make police enforcement involving psychedelics a lower city priority.
The Ballot Oregon DeskSep 30, 2026
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Oregon governor directs more state regulation of AI
Elections and votingThe governor has ordered additional oversight of artificial intelligence, a state policy action with no direct link to an election or candidate race.
The Ballot Oregon Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
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Oregon governor orders AI safety rules for state government
Elections and votingOregon’s governor has directed state government to follow new safety standards for artificial intelligence.
The Ballot Oregon News DeskSep 27, 2026
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Oregon governor orders additional AI regulation
Elections and votingThe governor has directed Oregon to increase oversight of artificial intelligence, with the scope and implementation still to be defined.
The Ballot Oregon DeskSep 27, 2026
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Federal voter database ruling will not affect Oregon
Elections and votingThe U.S. Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration in a federal voter database matter that does not affect Oregon elections.
The Ballot Oregon News DeskSep 26, 2026
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Oregon lawmaker proposes AI rules for schools
EducationAn Oregon member of Congress is proposing federal rules addressing artificial intelligence in schools.
The Ballot Oregon Policy DeskSep 24, 2026
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Hunting, fishing measure will not reach Oregon ballot
Elections and votingOregon voters will not be asked to decide a measure concerning the criminalization of hunting and fishing.
The Ballot Oregon DeskSep 22, 2026
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Patty Murray opposes proposed Hanford cleanup cuts
Foreign policyThe Washington senator is pushing back on a proposal to reduce federal support for cleanup work at Hanford.
The Ballot Oregon News DeskSep 20, 2026
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Oregon governor blames Trump for Bonneville rate proposal
Elections and votingOregon’s governor says Trump is responsible for a proposed Bonneville rate increase totaling.
The Ballot Oregon DeskSep 20, 2026
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Democrat blocks bill on data centers and energy costs
Energy and environmentThe measure was presented as a way to reduce Americans’ energy costs but did not advance after a Democrat blocked it.
The Ballot Oregon News DeskSep 20, 2026
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Moore throws four TD passes in Oregon’s 84-0 win
Elections and votingNo. 21 Oregon shut out Portland State as Moore threw four touchdown passes in an 84-point victory.
The Ballot Oregon DeskSep 20, 2026
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Federal judge upholds Oregon recycling responsibility law
Energy and environmentA federal judge found Oregon’s recycling law does not violate interstate-commerce or due-process protections.
The Ballot Oregon Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
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Oregon governor orders pause involving data centers
Elections and votingThe governor announced the state action with an AI-generated image, separating the policy decision from an unusual communications choice.
The Ballot Oregon News DeskSep 14, 2026