State Politics

Take Action: The 2026 Oregon Initiative Guide Your signature is the first step toward restoring accountability, fiscal responsibility, and election integrity in our state. Below is a curated guide to the active 2026 Initiative Petitions (IPs) that deserve your support, the specific legal requirements for signing them, and the measures we must oppose to protect our state’s future. Priority Petitions to Sign These measures focus on fundamental reforms to our voting systems, public safety, and…

As of February 2026, Oregon maintains one of the most expansive state-funded safety nets for undocumented residents in the United States. While federal law (PRWORA 1996) restricts undocumented individuals from most federal benefits, Oregon uses state statutes, appropriations, and constitutional provisions to fill those gaps. 1. Direct Cash Assistance & Tax Refunds Undocumented residents who file Oregon taxes using an ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) are considered “taxpayers” under Oregon law and are eligible for…

This is a first in a series of article in support of Rep. Dwayne Yunker. Oregonians are tired of being taxed more and more every single year. I’ve been sounding the alarm on the wave of "bad bills" coming out of Salem that do one thing: reach deeper into your pockets.Lately, some people have asked why our Representative, Dwayne Yunker, isn't "bringing home the bacon" for Josephine County. It’s time for a reality check: Money…

To the taxpayers watching the 2026 legislative session, it feels less like a series of policy debates and more like a coordinated siege on the state’s economic vitality. For the small business owner in Bend, the family mechanic in Medford, and the hotelier on the coast, the "Oregon Way" is increasingly being defined by a triple-threat of legislative maneuvers that threaten to turn the state into a tax-and-litigation island. The Backdoor Raid: Senate Bill 1507The…

In the halls of the Oregon State Capitol, a peculiar brand of buyer’s remorse is setting in. For years, the legislative supermajority has leaned into a policy of "tax and regulate," pushing the state’s business climate ranking to a dismal 39th in the nation according to recent CNBC reports. But as the 2026 session gets underway, the tone has shifted from "pay your share" to "please don’t leave." The Industrial "Freefall" The urgency is fueled…

The IP 28 initiative is widely criticized for effectively outlawing, criminalizing core outdoor traditions and disrupting Oregon’s entire wildlife‑management system. Please do not sign this initiative. Major Concerns: Criminalizes all hunting and fishing, because the measure bans intentional injury or killing of animals — which directly includes lawful harvest of fish and game. Eliminates wildlife management tools, preventing ODFW from controlling deer, elk, predators, invasive species, or diseased wildlife. Bans raising livestock and animal agriculture,…