State Politics

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,…