Idaho prison system calls for strengthened sexual abuse law in response to InvestigateWest series
The Department of Correction also plans to update its staff sexual misconduct policy and better educate inmates on their rights
Lawmakers, Secretary of State back delaying 2024 Oregon campaign finance law from taking effect
An unremarkable, technical fix bill could be used to delay the state’s 2024 campaign finance law limiting contributions and requiring more disclosure from donors
Oregon election offices are underfunded, understaffed heading into 2024 presidential election cycle
A third of Oregon’s county clerks have left their jobs during the past few years
Federal judge upholds Oregon law banning large ammunition magazines, requiring permit to buy guns
Measure 114 remains remains on hold until at least September as a separate state court case proceeds
An Oregon county backs ‘Greater Idaho’ talks, as another schedules a vote
Twelve counties in the state have now voted to support efforts to change Oregon’s border with Idaho.
Oregon open primaries supporters start fresh with 2024 ballot measure
Nonaffiliated voters are the largest bloc but are currently barred from voting in most primary elections
Lobbying email from Oregon secretary of state’s office raises eyebrows in Salem
The email to customers asked them to support the office’s budget request
Wyden, Blumenauer try again to export Oregon mail voting, automatic registration to rest of U.S.
Mail voting has grown in popularity since the COVID pandemic began
Could 2023 be the year Oregon restores voting rights to people with felony convictions?
Similar efforts stalled in 2021 and 2022, but civil rights groups are optimistic about their chances
Oregon teen’s activism could lead to lower voting age
Rep. Rob Nosse, D-Portland, agreed to sponsor a constitutional amendment
A quarter of local election officials received violent threats after 2020 election, survey finds
Numbers rose for those in large cities or counties, who serve the majority of voters