Despite record number of women governors, most state constitutions still assume leaders are men
In Oregon, where three women have served as governor, the state constitution still refers to the governor with “he” or “his.” ...
Oregon, secretary of state sued over voter registration lists
A spokesperson for the secretary of state said the lawsuit filed on behalf of two individuals and the Constitution Party of ...
County questions constitutionality of term limits for commissioners
Are term limits for county commissioners legal under the Oregon Constitution? This is the question the Union County Board of Commissioners wants to bring before the court. Commissioners are limited to ...
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New OPB Documentary Tells the Stories of Oregon’s Black Pioneers Who Helped Shape the State
When Oregon became a state in 1859, it was the only state admitted to the union with an exclusion law in its constitution. That law remained until voters removed it in 1926, while the original ...
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State Powers
In the Tenth Amendment, the Constitution also recognizes the powers of the state governments. Traditionally, these included the “police powers” of health, education, and welfare. So many ...