By Rebecca Wallis Salem, OR – October 9, 2025 Oregon lawmakers ended their 2025 Special Session by passing House Bill 3991, a sweeping transportation funding package that raises fuel taxes, vehicle registration fees, and payroll...
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SB 243 Proposes New Firearm Regulations with Minimum $14.7 Million Price Tag
By Rebecca Wallis Salem, OR — May 6, 2025 In the heart of Oregon’s 2025 legislative session, Senate Bill 243 has emerged as a significant proposal, introducing a slate of new firearm regulations that could...
Transgender Athlete’s Chehalem Classic Win Sparks Title IX Conflict in Newberg
By Rebecca Wallis Newberg, OR – April 21, 2025 A transgender high school athlete’s first-place finish in the girls’ high jump event at the Therapeutic Associates Chehalem Classic on April 18, 2025, has become the...
HB 3197: Oregon Tax on Wine, Beer, and Cider
By Rebecca Wallis March 29, 2025 Oregon’s craft beverage industry—celebrated for its wine, beer, and cider—faces a new threat from House Bill 3197 and its amendment, HB 3197-2. This proposed retail sales tax on malt...
HB 3076: A Blueprint for Government Gun Control and Citizen Tracking in Electronic Database
by Rebecca Wallis Oregon – March 19, 2025 House Bill 3076 (HB3076) and its proposed amendments introduce sweeping changes to firearm dealer licensing in Oregon, imposing stringent regulations, fees, and penalties that could significantly impact...