Gov Brown to Call Special Session for COVID and Wildfire Relief

Governor Kate Brown is convening a one-day special legislative session on Monday, December 21st in order to address the needs of Oregonians who have been impacted by wildfires and COVID-19. Legislators expect to discuss a package of four bills during the session. These bills include $200 million in relief for landlords and tenants, aid for bars and restaurants including legalization of to-go cocktails, COVID-19 liability protection for schools, and a $600 million transfer to the state’s emergency fund. Read more.