Decades after Oregonians approved Measure 11, instituting mandatory minimum sentences for some serious crimes, just under half of Oregonians think it’s fair to se… Read moreOregonians support reducing prison sentences for youth who demonstrate rehabilitation
She will be the first Black woman on the U.S. District Court in Oregon; Gov. Kotek will name her successor on the Oregon Supreme Court. Read moreOregon's Adrienne C. Nelson confirmed for federal judgeship
She faces questions about state aid to schools and maintaining reserves in addition to her priorities for housing and homelessness, mental health and substance ab… Read moreFive takeaways from Kotek's budget proposals
Gov. Tina Kotek's budget recommendations include more for housing and homeless, mental health, schools and child care. Read moreOregon governor proposes spending to match her priorities
Portlanders Sen. Kayse Jama and Rep. Maxine Dexter hold important gavels on committees that oversee housing. Read moreTwo Portland lawmakers take aim at housing, homelessness
State will oversee interagency work with local governments; housing production target set at 36,000 annually, which new governor concedes will take some work. Read moreKotek focuses on homelessness, housing in first executive orders