81-year-old Oregon's longest-serving state lawmaker, Peter Courtney (Democrat), passed away due to cancer complications.
Oregon's longest-serving state lawmaker, Peter Courtney, has died at 81. Courtney, a Democrat, served 38 years in the Legislature, including stints in the House and Senate. He spent 20 years as Senate president and was known for his skills as a speaker, dealmaker, and insistence on bipartisan support for legislation. Courtney passed away in his home in Salem due to complications from cancer.
July 16, 2024
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