Jan. 27: Oregon Democrats aim to change quorum rules to prevent a possible Republican walkout Oregon Democrats filed a joint resolution in the state Senate in order to change the…
Hill to Hall Jan. 22–24
Jan. 22: Potential legislation would double fines for rioters wearing masks Ahead of the Oregon Legislature session, State Rep. Sherrie Sprenger (R-Scio) introduced a drafted bill which would double the…
Student advisor Candace Avalos running for city council, releases campaign platform
In an interview with Portland State faculty member Candace Avalos to talk about her campaign for Portland City Commissioner, one thing became clear immediately—she wasn’t just running to join local…
Hill to Hall Jan. 13–17
Jan. 13: Oregon Democrats reveal new climate bill ahead of new session Democratic legislators released a new version of a previous climate change bill, dubbed the “cap and trade” bill,…
Hill to Hall
Jan. 6: New Portland police chief holds first press conference since swearing in After former Portland Police Chief Danielle Outlaw left her position for a position in Philadelphia, Chief Jami…
Keep Portland Government Weird?
While Portland prepares itself for the 2020 election year to vote in a new round of government officials, the city’s system of government itself may be subject to change this…
Hill to Hall Nov. 25–27
Nov. 25: Supporters of higher Oregon cigarette tax raise $9 million in contributions A campaign to raise taxes on packs of cigarettes by $2 has garnered over $9 million in…
Hill to Hall Nov. 20–22
Nov. 20: Oregon county jury sides with counties in timber revenue lawsuit The state of Oregon lost a lawsuit by 14 Oregon counties, which claimed the state cost them decades…
Hill to Hall Nov. 12–15
Nov. 12: Oregon coalition propose initiatives for citizen-led redistricting One year prior to state redistricting, which will take place in November 2020, an Oregon coalition has filed three proposed initiatives…
Hill to Hall Nov. 4–8
Nov. 4: U.S. formally begins process to leave Paris Agreement The Trump administration notified the United Nations that the United States has formally begun the process to leave the Paris…
University of Portland Student’s disappearance spurs investigation
Amidst the events surrounding the disappearance of University of Portland Student Owen Klinger, Joe Schilling, Campus Public Safety Office’s interim chief of police, detailed what would happen if something similar…