State

Two Oregon tribes opposed funding for a trust that includes four other tribes.

A trio of petitioners aims to repeal a new law that would require paddle-boarders and flatwater kayakers to pay state permit fees starting in January.

Don Powers calls the concerns “lawfare.”

Despite a partial shutdown, Owens Brockway will continue taking Oregon’s glass for recycling.

Angela Bonilla, the president of the Portland Association of Teachers, is considering a challenge to state Rep. Rob Nosse for his legislative seat, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

Restrictions prevent the agency from temporarily diverting capital funds to operations and maintenance.

State Rep. Kevin Mannix (R-Salem) and co-petitioner Michelle Mhoon have filed a ballot initiative to do away with the estate tax completely.

“But I know this: there are going to be fireworks.”

Attorney General Dan Rayfield has joined 20 other attorneys general to sue the Trump administration for freezing $6.8 billion in nationwide education grants—including about $73 million to Oregon schools.

The layoffs are slated for the end of July. ODOT would also erase vacant positions.

The challenge comes as more Oregonians than ever are excluded from primary contests that decide many general elections.

U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley’s continued silence is fanning speculation he will not run.