"Oregon Senate Walkout: GOP Files Discrimination Complaints and Delays Democrat-Led Bills"

Republican Senator Cedric Hayden filed workplace complaints alleging religious discrimination after being denied requests to be excused from the Senate to attend church services. The complaint came on the sixth day of the Republican walkout, which initially protested difficult-to-read bill summaries but has expanded to include objections to around 20 bills considered too partisan. Democrats have refused to compromise on their legislative priorities, including gun control and abortion access. Four senators are on track to reach their 10th unexcused absence by Friday, which would disqualify them from serving in the next Legislature.