Oregon Senate GOP Walkout Sparks Political Chaos and Creative Solutions
TL;DR
Republican members of the Oregon Senate have boycotted the chamber for over three weeks, which may result in the death of hundreds of bills and derail top priorities for Gov. Tina Kotek. Some lawmakers and Capitol insiders say it is effectively over and are preparing to reconvene in a special session this summer to craft the two-year budget.
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- Republicans’ walkout of Oregon Senate threatens to kill hundreds of bills OregonLive
- Ten Oregon senators disqualified from reelection KTVB
- As Oregon Senate GOP boycott hits 'crucial point,' governor begins talks KGW.com
- Readers respond: Senate boycott gives minority a voice OregonLive
- Oregon’s absent Republicans might turn to crowdfunding to challenge ballot measure Oregon Public Broadcasting
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