Former Oregon State Senate President Gene Derfler dies at age 101 Derfler had also been the Senate Majority Leader.

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Ex-longtime NBA player Chris Dudley considering running for Governor of Oregon in 2026 He was previously a candidate for the office in 2010.

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Oregon State Representative Hoa Nguyen dies of cancer Her career included serving as Vice Chair of the House Early Childhood and Human Services Committee.

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Bruce Starr becomes Minority Leader of the Oregon State Senate Starr has also been a State Representative.

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Oregon’s special session stumbles on first day, as House waits for enough people Oregon's special legislative session on transportation funding stalled today due to lack of quorum i...

Oregon's special legislative session on transportation funding stalled today due to lack of quorum in the House. Lawmakers are considering tax hikes to avoid ODOT layoffs. #ORpolitics #News

Richard Neuberger Richard L. Neuberger is a consequential but often forgotten figure in Oregon history, largely due to his early death at forty-seven, near the end of his only term in the United States Senate. But his ...

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Oregon Gov. Kotek slams ‘disappointing’ legislative inaction on road funding Oregon Gov. Kotek criticized Republicans for blocking a road-funding bill, jeopardizing ODOT jobs. ...

Oregon Gov. Kotek criticized Republicans for blocking a road-funding bill, jeopardizing ODOT jobs. The bill failed to pass the legislature despite last-minute efforts. Kotek may call a special session. #ORpolitics #News

Oregon State Senator Aaron Woods dies from pancreatic cancer Evidently went to Colorado to be with his children before his passing.

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A 50% increase for gas tax puts more pressure on rural folk than urban people.

There should be a population-based sliding scale, from 50% in the largest metros, decreasing to 10% or less for the rural and 'frontier' areas per census definitions […]

Today was a really good day! It’s nice to be back with community again.

These photos are from the state ways and means public event at Mt. Hood Community.

Last community event was @counciloravalos.bsky.social first town hall! No pics sadly.

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Can’t leave your home or work!?
Engage on the important conversations about our students and schools and how we can hold our elected state leaders accountable for fully funding our education here in oregon!

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&, do I even remember this crap enough to be joking about it? Do I at this point know ἐντελέχεια from either ἐνέργεια or my aching elbow?

🦆ing philosophy degrees, y'all.

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Oregon U.S. Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer nominated for U.S. Labor Secretary - NewsBreak For the time being, Lori Chavez-DeRemer is a member of the United States House of Representatives from the 5th District of Oregon, located in the Portland area. She is a Republican.

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At least Clackamas County is rid of Tootie Smith. That a net gain no matter how you view it.

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Jennifer and I cast our votes for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz today!

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Oregon voters likely to decide on dueling campaign finance measures this fall Gov. Tina Kotek says campaign finance limits will not come up this legislative session.

Thoughts welcomed. Not sure about this

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