Oregon lawmakers are looking to scale back sentencing to limit the strain on the state’s prison system. Currently, Measure 11 sets a mandatory minimum sentencing for certain sex abuse, assault and robbery crimes. The change would cap the mandatory sentence and look at monitoring offenders in programs rather than prisons. Governor John Kitzhaber says it … Continue reading »
Bill to Insure Immigrants on Road
SALEM, Ore. — More than $85 million comes out of the state budget every year to deal with car accidents caused by uninsured drivers. Oregon lawmakers are hoping their bill will help alleviate some of that by insuring illegal immigrants. They introduced legislation Tuesday that would create a short-term driver’s license. Drivers wouldn’t be able … Continue reading »
Oregon Lawmakers Discuss Budget, Safety
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon legislators could unveil a new budget plan as early as Monday, which could give a big boost to schools. Budget writers are working on a two-year spending plan and say this plan will include at least an additional billion dollars for schools in the state. Some say it could be enough … Continue reading »
