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The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 503, which is "the largest union representing Oregon state government workers", gave almost $3 million to the pro-Measure 97 campaign. [10] The American Federation of Teachers and the Oregon American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees also contributed to the pro-Measure 97 ...
The system's main hub is the Downtown Transit Center at Courthouse Square in Salem, located a few blocks from the Oregon State Capitol building. The facility was first opened in 2000 and remodeled in 2014. [58] The transit center is also served by inter-county express service to Wilsonville, operated jointly by Cherriots and SMART. [59]
Oregon ballot measures 46 and 47 were two ballot measures presented as a single package to voters; 46 would have amended the Constitution to allow limitations on campaign financing (heavily favoring popular vote, and requiring a 75% vote for such changes in the Legislature); and 47 detailed specific limitations. While Measure 47 passed, 46 did ...
The cuts could cut hours, Sunday service, change Dial-A-Ride and trigger losing state and federal money. Tri-Cities voters may be asked to cut transit sales taxes. This is what it could mean
The bill also requires the secretary of state to hire a full-time employee to provide outreach and education on the new law and to publicly release a list of the 100 largest contributors to ...
Campaign finance limits are coming to Oregon in 2027 after Gov. Tina Kotek signed House Bill 4024 into law on Wednesday. Here's what you need to know.
The tax funds Portland school teachers, and art focused non-profit organizations in Portland. [64] The State of Oregon also allows transit district to levy an income tax on employers and the self-employed. The State currently collects the tax for TriMet and the Lane Transit District. [65] [66] Oregon is one of six states with a revenue limit. [67]
Oregon is currently one of roughly a dozen states that has no limits on campaign contributions, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Under the bill, starting in 2027 ...