Live Breaking News & Updates on 2021 Oregon Legislative Session
Stay updated with breaking news from 2021 oregon legislative session. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Oregon lawmakers have approved a bill that would delay the state’s new paid family and medical leave program. Two years ago, the Legislature created a new ....
Credit Chris Lehman / KLCC Oregon lawmakers want to make it easier for people to serve on state boards or commissions. The Senate approved a bill Thursday that will significantly increase the per diem rate for the otherwise-unpaid members of those bodies.
Supporters, including Sen. Lew Frederick, D-Portland, said the change would benefit low-income Oregonians who often can’t take time off from work to serve the public in this way. We need to have their views, he said. And this is an attempt to try to bring folks to the table and make sure they’re able to stay at the table and help us make a better Oregon.” ....
8:01 KLCC s Angela Kellner spoke with KLCC s Chris Lehman Tuesday afternoon about what the legislature has accomplished so far this session, what still needs to get done and the latest on Rep. Mike Nearman. The Polk County republican faces possible expulsion for allowing far-right protesters into the state capitol building last December. Follow Chris Lehman on Twitter @CapitolCurrents. Copyright KLCC 2021. ....