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Oregon state Rep. Vic Gilliam has announced his resignation. The Republican from Silverton disclosed in 2015 that he was facing a diagnosis of ALS. His decision to step down is effective this Wednesday, the first day of the 2017 legislative session.

The suspended president testified for 14 hours straight on Monday, and 66 senators gave speeches in a marathon session that stretched through the night. Then they approved the impeachment, 61 to 20.

At China's parliament session, Xi was given permission to rule indefinitely. But when a journalist rolled her eyes at another reporter's question, her expression was caught on camera and went viral.

Legislative Session Gets Underway in Sacramento State lawmakers return to Sacramanto today after a month long summer break. And they better be well-rested. because they have a long to-do list. There are pending bills involving big issues like housing, charter schools, and police use of force. The state Assembly will also take up legislation that would … Continue reading Utilities ‘Harden’ Transmission Equipment to Prevent Fires →

After Oregon Republicans walked out of the state Legislature to prevent the passage of a cap-and-trade bill for two sessions in a row, Gov. Kate Brown took action. She issued an executive order meant to accomplish some of the same goals of the failed legislation. More than six months later, we hear from environmental advocates about how the executive order is working and what they still want to see from state government.

The newly ratified Child Care Providers United union had a second bargaining session with the state.

The California Assembly met in an extraordinary session Tuesday to question Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration about its plan to fill an estimated $54.3 billion budget deficit created by the effects of the coronavirus. It marked the first time in 25 years that the Assembly gathered as a so-called “committee of the whole.” Normally when the … Continue reading California Assembly Meets As Rare Committee to Question Newsom’s Budget →

The co-producer of the singer's posthumous album talks about getting her idol back in the studio.

Few sounds get under the skin quite as readily as that of bare hands plucking nylon strings. Gismonti and his son make listeners feel the sensuousness of every note. Their palette of sounds and ideas is so varied that the music is impossible to classify. This session features some of the most exciting guitar playing you're likely to hear all year.

Madi Diaz had much to process leading up to her new album, History of a Feeling: moving home to Nashville from L.A., reestablishing herself as a solo artist and splitting from her partner.