A key component will allow experienced public defenders to exceed caseload limits previously set by the state — and get paid ...

Oregon Public Defense Commission Director Ken Sanchagrin had delivered a plan to Gov. Tina Kotek on how the commission will aim to resolve the crisis.

Oregon Public Defense Commission Director Ken Sanchagrin had delivered a plan to Gov. Tina Kotek on how the commission will aim to resolve the crisis.

Politics Oregon Legislature adjourns 2025 session as Democrats’ transportation plans stumble By Dirk VanderHart (OPB), Lauren Dake (OPB) and Bryce Dole (OPB ) June 27, 2025 11:17 p.m.

The 2025 legislative session ended Friday evening at 11:15 p.m. after a marathon day packed with more drama and uncertainty ...

I don’t care how tired you are," Kotek said toward lawmakers. "I don’t care what your vacation plans are. We are going to ...

Oregon Governor Kotek praises progress on key issues in legislative session but notes transportation was neglected.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed 27 new bills into law this week, advancing policies on education, health care, housing and veterans’ services — including a new law aimed at ...

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek guides a discussion about medicaid cuts, at Mosaic Medical Conners Health Center in Bend Wednesday afternoon. 6-18-25 Andy Tullis/The Bulletin Rural Oregon medical ...

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed 16 new bills into law this week, addressing cannabis regulation, worker protections, housing rules, water rights, privacy, environmental safeguards ...