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State and local leaders have testified in support of Senate Bill 1501, which outlines a path to renovate the Moda Center into a premier venue for sports, entertainment and community events without raising taxes, and is supported by Governor Tina Kotek, Senate President Rob Wagner, House Majority Leader Ben Bowman, Senate Majority Leader Kayse Jama, Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson, and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson.

Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) has successfully advanced the bipartisan Accelerating Home Building Act through the U.S. House of Representatives, which aims to streamline the homebuilding process and reduce housing costs by promoting pattern zoning and providing a pilot grant program for the development of pre-reviewed construction designs.

The SPUR Housing Act, introduced by Congresswoman Janelle Bynum and Congressman Chris Pappas, would establish a five-year, $1.5 billion grant program to reduce the cost of building new housing by offsetting local and state-imposed development fees.

Multnomah County Commissioner Shannon Singleton has declared her candidacy for Multnomah County Chair, committing to deliver robust executive leadership and a progressive reform agenda aimed at tackling the region's critical issues in housing, public health, and safety.

The Portland Office of Violence Prevention has announced the availability of grants up to $15,000 for organizations in Oregon and Washington. These funds aim to bolster efforts in preventing youth violence during Spring Break, with a particular focus on gun violence, by supporting community-based programs that engage young people in safe, constructive activities.

U.S. District Court Judge Michael Simon has issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting federal agents from deploying chemical or projectile munitions against protesters at Portland's Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility, except in cases of immediate physical threat. This order responds to a lawsuit by protesters and journalists who claim they faced assault and tear-gassing by federal agents while exercising their constitutional rights.

Portland’s transition away from gas-powered leaf blowers is now underway, as a citywide policy went into effect January 1, 2026. The new administrative rules,...

U.S. Representative Janelle Bynum has successfully obtained more than $6 million in federal funding aimed at enhancing early learning, affordable housing, community infrastructure, and street safety throughout Oregon's Fifth Congressional District.

U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum (D-OR) has introduced her "K-30" agenda, a comprehensive legislative package comprising 16 bills aimed at tackling the critical issues of affordable housing, quality education, and access to stable, well-paying jobs. This initiative seeks to alleviate the economic challenges confronting young Americans.

A newly released report by the City of Portland's Independent Police Review highlights the need for substantial reforms in training, accountability, and tactical review processes following an independent examination of ten deadly force investigations involving Portland Police Bureau officers.