Thursday, April 25, 2024

Politics

House passes bill to ban oil, gas drilling off Oregon Coast

The state House of Representatives passed legislation Tuesday to ban offshore oil and gas drilling in Oregon.

Rep. Gomberg, Mayor Anderson testify against proposed VRD bill

State Representative David Gomberg and Lincoln City Mayor Dick Anderson testified in opposition to SB 621 in Salem Tuesday, before the Senate Committee on Business and General Government in a public hearing.

Rules modified to protect air quality from controlled forest burns

Revised rules that protect air quality in areas of Oregon susceptible to smoke from controlled forest burns have gone into effect just as the spring burning season begins.

Savings option available to potential first-time homeowners

Potential homeowners can consider using an Oregon First-time Homebuyers Savings Account (FTHSA) to help save for a new home and possibly reduce their taxes.

Oregon Senate confirms Strode as new real estate commissioner

The Oregon Senate has confirmed Gov. Kate Brown’s appointment of Steve Strode as Real Estate Commissioner. Strode officially started his duties Feb. 25.

Secretary of State Richardson dies from cancer

On Tuesday, February 26, at approximately 9 p.m., Oregon Secretary of State Dennis Richardson's courageous battle with cancer came to a close. Dennis passed away at his home surrounded by family and friends.

Gomberg: Big issues on the move

Several big issues are beginning to move, and move quickly in Salem. We need to be looking at how these proposed policies affect the future of Oregon and the problems those bills are designed to address. But we also need to balance those concerns with the consequences that may impact every day ordinary people and their day-to-day lives.

Rep. Gomberg responds to state’s rent control proposal

Oregon House Rep. David Gomberg speaks on Senate Bill 608 in a follow-up letter to Homepage:

Joint resolution aims to amend Oregon voting age to 16

Oregon could become be the first state in the nation to lower its voting age to 16 under a bill introduced today at the Legislative Assembly in Salem.

County commissioner announces North County availability

In an effort to reestablish partnerships between her office and the North County area, Lincoln County Commissioner-elect Kaety Jacobson has announced several dates for visitation while in Lincoln City.