Alan Bates   17.07 | 6:13

Senate majority leader steps down   Jim Borowski

After one of the longest modern-day tenures in a single leadership position, Democrat Kate Brown of Portland announced Sunday she is stepping down as majority leader. The move could signal Brown's bid for another office...

Alan Bates   17.07 | 6:13

Merkley: I'll make up my mind by end of July - OregonLive.com: Politics Updates   Hotty Miss

Oregon House Speaker Jeff Merkley, D-Portland, said Friday he'll announce by the end of the month whether he'll run for U.S...

Alan Bates   17.07 | 6:13

Oregon Nursing Shortage Addressed in Senate   Dwayne Jenkings

Doenbercher Children’s Hospital in Portland, Oregon treats many kids from the Mid-Willamette Valley (SALEM) - The Senate Health Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Laurie Monnes Anderson (D-Gresham), unanimously passed out legislation yesterday that wil...