Lawmakers begin Salem session, plus the politics surrounding Portland’s ICE building

Lawmakers wasted no time this week, considering substantive policy bills in their first week in the 35-day legislative sprint. Plus, activity escalated around the South Portland ICE building last weekend, with tear gas use from the federal officials prompting outcry and a legal response. On this week's OPB politics now, we'll talk about how much money the state is expecting to have in Salem, their efforts to push back on the federal govt and the latest on the ICE building and the politics surrounding it. Find the show wherever you get your podcasts.

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Lawmakers begin Salem session, plus the politics surrounding Portland’s ICE building is an episode from OPB Politics Now by OPB.

This episode is 16:57 long.

This episode was published on Feb 5, 2026.

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