KGW - News - Politics http://www.kgw.com/news/politics RSS Feed for KGW - News - Politics en-us Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:32:53 GMT Oregon revenue forecast down $35 million http://www.kgw.com/news/politics/Ore-revenue-forecast-down-35M-138957259.html - Oregon will take in $35 million less in tax revenue than projected three months ago, an amount that isn't likely to require cuts beyond those recommended by key legislators last week, officials said Wednesday. Oregon Election Results http://www.kgw.com/news/politics/133500738.html 1st District ballot drop box sites http://www.kgw.com/news/politics/138343294.html Oregon's Bonamici takes oath, joins US House http://www.kgw.com/news/politics/Bonamici-takes-oath-joins-US-House-138869444.html Suzanne Bonamici is officially a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. 'Halftime in America' ad creates political debate http://www.kgw.com/news/politics/138816559.html DETROIT (AP) — People rarely pick a fight with Dirty Harry. But Chrysler's "Halftime in America" ad featuring quintessential tough guy Clint Eastwood has generated fierce debate about whether it accurately portrays the country's most economically distressed city or amounts to a campaign ad for President Barack Obama and the auto bailouts. Wash. considers collecting DNA upon arrest http://www.kgw.com/news/politics/Wash-considers-collecting-DNA-upon-arrest-138746044.html A bill before the Legislature would have Washington join a growing number of states that automatically collect DNA from people when they're arrested for a serious crime, rather than waiting until they're convicted. Bonamici will be sworn in Tues. for OR Dist. 1 http://www.kgw.com/news/politics/Democrats-spend-big-in-Ore-special-election-138290774.html Democrat Suzanne Bonamici prevailed in the race to replace disgraced Congressman David Wu in the special general election faceoff with Republican Rob Cornilles. Election Results http://www.kgw.com/news/politics/138457464.html Just 35 days for Ore. lawmakers' busy agenda http://www.kgw.com/news/politics/Just-35-days-for-Ore-lawmakers-busy-agenda-138260334.html Oregon lawmakers return to Salem on Wednesday facing some daunting challenges: a struggling economy, deep budget cuts and major changes to health care and education. OR legislators take on $300M budget shortfall http://www.kgw.com/news/politics/Oregon-legislature-in-session-next-week-138009813.html Legislators will convene Feb. 1 to confront a budget that is $300 million short, and to try to pass bills in a month-long session.