Quinton Smith

 Deaths at the Oregon Health & Science University’s primate center in Beaverton have included rhesus macaques and other animals. The Legislature has passed a bill with more accountability for the center to report deaths. (Oregon Health & Science University) By BEN BOTKIN/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — The Oregon National Primate Research Center would have to be more transparent about the

By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — The abortion and gender-affirming care bill that nearly torpedoed the Oregon legislative session is headed to Gov. Tina Kotek after a final intense debate on the House floor. An amended version of House Bill 2002 passed the House on a 35-12 vote Wednesday, with nearly a dozen Republicans opting to stay away from the Capitol

By DIRK VANDERHART/Oregon Public Broadcasting SALEM — Oregonians, get pumped. If you’re so inclined. After more than seven decades of banning drivers from pumping their own gas, Oregon lawmakers on Wednesday voted to boldly enter the self-service era — where every state but New Jersey has been waiting. If signed by Gov. Tina Kotek, House Bill 2426 will enable retail

 Oregon lawmakers on Tuesday added $1.1 billion in state funding to the end-of-session budget bill.  By BEN BOTKIN/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Oregon lawmakers on Tuesday tucked $1.1 billion into an end-of-session budget bill, a move that pumps last-minute cash into purposes ranging from preparing for natural disasters to helping people  seeking citizenship. The proposal, called the “Christmas tree bill”