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The family detained by federal agents in a Portland hospital’s parking lot is headed back to Oregon after being released from immigration detention in Texas.
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Family detained by agents in Portland hospital parking lot released from detention • Oregon Capital Chronicle
The family detained by agents in a Portland hospital’s parking lot is headed back to Oregon after being released from detention in Texas.
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February 7, 2026 at 2:09 AM
The family detained by federal agents in a Portland hospital’s parking lot is headed back to Oregon after being released from immigration detention in Texas.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/02/06/f... by @miamaldonado.bsky.social
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Commentary: As a business owner and a children’s nonprofit director, we often disagree on policy approaches, from tax structures to how to spend tax dollars. But we are both Oregonians, and we are unified in our passion to help our state thrive.
To turn around Oregon, start with the hard conversation • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Everything should be on the table, including ideas we may individually dislike and, yes, even tax reform.
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February 6, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Commentary: As a business owner and a children’s nonprofit director, we often disagree on policy approaches, from tax structures to how to spend tax dollars. But we are both Oregonians, and we are unified in our passion to help our state thrive.
Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill to ban resellers or people affiliated with resellers from offering event tickets they don’t actually have, unless they have a written contract to obtain the ticket from an initial sale. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/briefs/orego...
Oregon bill would ban speculative ticketing on live events • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill to ban people and online platforms from offering event tickets they don’t actually have.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill to ban resellers or people affiliated with resellers from offering event tickets they don’t actually have, unless they have a written contract to obtain the ticket from an initial sale. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/briefs/orego...
A bill that would require some of the largest, most profitable oil and gas companies in history to pay damages for disasters fueled by climate change is back on the table after the Oregon Legislature failed to pass it less than a year ago. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/02/06/s...
Southern Oregon senator revives bill to make big oil pay for disasters driven by climate change • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Ashland Sen. Jeff Golden is trying again to get lawmakers to create a fund to pay for natural disasters with damages collected from big oil.
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February 6, 2026 at 6:06 PM
A bill that would require some of the largest, most profitable oil and gas companies in history to pay damages for disasters fueled by climate change is back on the table after the Oregon Legislature failed to pass it less than a year ago. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/02/06/s...
🧵from our editor about this week’s #orleg news you might have missed
The #orleg is mostly done with its first week, and what a week it’s been! Our small but mighty @oregoncapitalchronicle.com team has been busy catching all the developments we can. Here’s a thread on what you may have missed…
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🧵from our editor about this week’s #orleg news you might have missed
An Oregon Republican who backed a Democrat-led bill restricting the deployment of the state’s National Guard and other states’ troops to Oregon has revoked his support.
Oregon Republican pulls support from bill restricting National Guard deployment • Oregon Capital Chronicle
One legal expert appeared to echo the lawmaker's concerns over whether the bill would make a tangible difference when it comes to deployment.
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February 6, 2026 at 1:25 AM
An Oregon Republican who backed a Democrat-led bill restricting the deployment of the state’s National Guard and other states’ troops to Oregon has revoked his support.
Gov. Tina Kotek and mayors of 31 cities have a message for the federal government: Stop all immigration enforcement in Oregon until recent violent incidents in Minneapolis, Portland and elsewhere are fully investigated.
Oregon Gov. Kotek, mayors call for pause on immigration enforcement • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Gov. Tina Kotek and mayors of 31 cities have a message for the federal government: Stop all immigration enforcement in Oregon until recent violent incidents in Minneapolis, Portland and elsewhere are…
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February 6, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Gov. Tina Kotek and mayors of 31 cities have a message for the federal government: Stop all immigration enforcement in Oregon until recent violent incidents in Minneapolis, Portland and elsewhere are fully investigated.
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, called a Republican's move to block a Democratic proposal to sue the Trump administration for not complying with a law mandating release of the Epstein files "morally wrong.”
US Senate Republicans block attempt to sue Trump administration over Epstein files • Oregon Capital Chronicle
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic proposal Thursday to sue the Trump administration over allegations that it did not fully release the Epstein files, as mandated under a law…
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February 5, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, called a Republican's move to block a Democratic proposal to sue the Trump administration for not complying with a law mandating release of the Epstein files "morally wrong.”
After failing in recent years to convince the Oregon Legislature to extend food benefits to tens of thousands of immigrants, an anti-hunger coalition is narrowing its scope this year to addressing coming cuts to federal food aid. buff.ly/mAzgqRM by @jmshumway.bsky.social
Oregon anti-hunger advocates push for food bank funding, school meals • Oregon Capital Chronicle
After failing in recent years to convince the Oregon Legislature to extend food benefits to tens of thousands of immigrants, an anti-hunger coalition is narrowing its scope this year.
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February 5, 2026 at 10:22 PM
After failing in recent years to convince the Oregon Legislature to extend food benefits to tens of thousands of immigrants, an anti-hunger coalition is narrowing its scope this year to addressing coming cuts to federal food aid. buff.ly/mAzgqRM by @jmshumway.bsky.social
Not all Oregon voters can participate meaningfully in primaries. That could change, columnist Randy Stapilus writes. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/02/05/e...
Efforts underway to let all Oregon voters participate in primaries • Oregon Capital Chronicle
If you’re not registered with the Democratic or Republican party, you’re shut out from most of what’s on the ballot.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Not all Oregon voters can participate meaningfully in primaries. That could change, columnist Randy Stapilus writes. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/02/05/e...
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The bill would still need to go through committee and was set for a first reading today. Starr cited a section of the United States Constitution. Appears he meant to cite Oregon's Constitution requiring legislation embrace one subject & issues connected to it, all reflected in the bill title.
February 5, 2026 at 8:13 PM
The bill would still need to go through committee and was set for a first reading today. Starr cited a section of the United States Constitution. Appears he meant to cite Oregon's Constitution requiring legislation embrace one subject & issues connected to it, all reflected in the bill title.
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Oregon Senate Republican are huddling on the floor to chat with Sen. Christine Drazan at the center. Chamber is at ease after Sen. Bruce Starr raised a point of order against bill moving the anti-tax transportation referendum to the May ballot on constitutional grounds. @oregoncapitalchronicle.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Oregon Senate Republican are huddling on the floor to chat with Sen. Christine Drazan at the center. Chamber is at ease after Sen. Bruce Starr raised a point of order against bill moving the anti-tax transportation referendum to the May ballot on constitutional grounds. @oregoncapitalchronicle.com
A federal judge on Wednesday issued a ruling blocking federal immigration agents from making warrantless arrests in Oregon, joining Washington D.C. and Colorado with similar rules in place. buff.ly/pnsUC4f by @miamaldonado.bsky.social
Federal judge blocks immigration agents from making warrantless arrests in Oregon • Oregon Capital Chronicle
A federal judge on Wednesday issued a ruling blocking federal immigration agents from making warrantless arrests in Oregon.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:45 PM
A federal judge on Wednesday issued a ruling blocking federal immigration agents from making warrantless arrests in Oregon, joining Washington D.C. and Colorado with similar rules in place. buff.ly/pnsUC4f by @miamaldonado.bsky.social
Less than a year after a bipartisan bill to streamline the payout process for exonerated Oregonians stalled, Oregon lawmakers are trying their hand at a narrower piece of legislation. buff.ly/MiezAr0 by @shaanthx.bsky.social
Targeting debunked forensics, Oregon lawmakers propose narrowed wrongful conviction bill • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Less than a year after a bipartisan bill to streamline the payout process for exonerated Oregonians stalled, Oregon lawmakers are trying their hand at a narrower piece of legislation. Senate Bill…
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February 5, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Less than a year after a bipartisan bill to streamline the payout process for exonerated Oregonians stalled, Oregon lawmakers are trying their hand at a narrower piece of legislation. buff.ly/MiezAr0 by @shaanthx.bsky.social
A bill in the Oregon Legislature would eliminate out-of-pocket costs for cervical cancer screenings and procedures for Oregonians.
Oregon committee clears bill to eliminate costs for cervical cancer screenings • Oregon Capital Chronicle
A bill in the Oregon Legislature would eliminate out-of-pocket costs for cervical cancer screenings and procedures for Oregonians.
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February 5, 2026 at 1:25 AM
A bill in the Oregon Legislature would eliminate out-of-pocket costs for cervical cancer screenings and procedures for Oregonians.
The top two Democrats in Congress on Wednesday outlined their proposal for restrictions on immigration enforcement, including body cameras and a ban on masks, though they had no details to share about when actual negotiations would begin.
Top Dems in Congress list ICE constraints they want in funding bill • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Democrats outlined their proposal for restrictions on immigration enforcement, including body cameras and a ban on masks.
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February 4, 2026 at 10:22 PM
The top two Democrats in Congress on Wednesday outlined their proposal for restrictions on immigration enforcement, including body cameras and a ban on masks, though they had no details to share about when actual negotiations would begin.
As Oregon lawmakers weigh how to balance the state’s budget, hundreds of Oregonians visited the Capitol to plead with them not to cut funding for public defense, career and technical education and kids with disabilities.
Parents, educators, workers ask Oregon lawmakers to separate from federal tax code • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Hundreds visited the Oregon statehouse asking lawmakers not to cut funding for public defense, education and youth disability programs.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:51 PM
As Oregon lawmakers weigh how to balance the state’s budget, hundreds of Oregonians visited the Capitol to plead with them not to cut funding for public defense, career and technical education and kids with disabilities.
Oregon lawmakers meeting at the Capitol to balance the state’s budget are staring down a much rosier economic forecast than expected. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/02/04/s...
State budget goes from deficit to expected $300 million increase in latest economic forecast • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Lawmakers meeting at the Capitol will have significantly more money to work with than expected state economists reported.
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February 4, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Oregon lawmakers meeting at the Capitol to balance the state’s budget are staring down a much rosier economic forecast than expected. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/02/04/s...
U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter will travel to Texas to visit the family detained by federal immigration agents in January in Portland while seeking health care for their 7-year-old daughter.
U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter to travel to Texas to visit detained Oregon child and family • Oregon Capital Chronicle
U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter will travel to Texas to visit the family detained by federal immigration agents in a Portland hospital parking lot.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:27 PM
U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter will travel to Texas to visit the family detained by federal immigration agents in January in Portland while seeking health care for their 7-year-old daughter.
Oregon lawmakers have resurrected a bill aiming to restrict deployment of the Oregon National Guard for immigration enforcement and block other states’ guards from performing military duties in Oregon, framing their effort as a reinforcement of states' rights.
Oregon lawmakers poised to revive bill restricting National Guard deployment. How will it work? • Oregon Capital Chronicle
The legislation could lead to involve armed conflict between different troops or court challenges, according to legislative counsel.
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February 4, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Oregon lawmakers have resurrected a bill aiming to restrict deployment of the Oregon National Guard for immigration enforcement and block other states’ guards from performing military duties in Oregon, framing their effort as a reinforcement of states' rights.
President Donald Trump restated a call Tuesday for federal control over election administration across the country, undermining the structure outlined in the Constitution that empowers states to run elections.
Trump doubles down on calling for the feds to take over state elections • Oregon Capital Chronicle
President Donald Trump restated a call Tuesday for federal control over election administration across the country, undermining the structure outlined in the Constitution that empowers states to run…
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February 4, 2026 at 12:44 AM
President Donald Trump restated a call Tuesday for federal control over election administration across the country, undermining the structure outlined in the Constitution that empowers states to run elections.
Federal agents at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Portland are temporarily barred from deploying less-lethal munitions and chemicals at protesters unless the agents are in “imminent threat of physical harm,” a federal judge ruled Tuesday. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/02/03/f...
Federal judge restricts agents' use of tear gas, munitions against crowds at Portland ICE facility • Oregon Capital Chronicle
The order is part of an ongoing lawsuit against the federal government brought by protesters and freelance journalists.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Federal agents at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Portland are temporarily barred from deploying less-lethal munitions and chemicals at protesters unless the agents are in “imminent threat of physical harm,” a federal judge ruled Tuesday. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/02/03/f...
Commentary: Calling family farms ‘factories’ does nothing to protect water quality, it only poisons public discourse. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/02/03/i...
In farm-related Oregon policy, words matter • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Calling family farms 'factories' does nothing to protect water quality, it only poisons public discourse, Farm Bureau leader writes.
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February 3, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Commentary: Calling family farms ‘factories’ does nothing to protect water quality, it only poisons public discourse. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/02/03/i...
Oregon's five Democratic congresswomen voted against the funding bill, while U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz, the state's lone Republican, voted for it. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/02/03/r...
US House sends funding bill to Trump, setting up immigration enforcement debate • Oregon Capital Chronicle
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House cleared a government funding package Tuesday, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump, who is expected to quickly sign it and end the partial shutdown that began…
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February 3, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Oregon's five Democratic congresswomen voted against the funding bill, while U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz, the state's lone Republican, voted for it. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/02/03/r...
What happens at the Capitol affects all Oregonians. Here's our guide to how to follow the action and make your voice heard.
Understanding the Oregon Legislature: How laws get passed — and how to participate • Oregon Capital Chronicle
The Oregon Legislature convened in Salem for a month-long legislative session, during which elected officials will pass state laws.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:48 PM
What happens at the Capitol affects all Oregonians. Here's our guide to how to follow the action and make your voice heard.