Lawmaker accused of misconduct relinquishes committee chair

SALEM, Ore. (AP) – An Oregon state representative has volunteered to step down as a committee chair after being accused of misconduct by another lawmaker.

Rep. Brad Witt, D-Clatskanie, was accused of sexually harassing a colleague on Monday. Witt temporarily removed himself as leader of the House Natural Resources panel. …

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