WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following statement on Jan. 31, 2024: * * * Today, perennial loser Mike Erickson entered the race to challenge Congresswoman Andrea Salinas in Oregon's 6th Congressional District. In response, DCCC spokesperson Dan Gottlieb released the following statement: "After failing to buy a seat in power not once, not twice, but three times, MAGA millionaire Mike Erickson still seems to think he can pay to erase Oregonian  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Today, the DCCC announced that Janelle Bynum has been added to the first round of its highly competitive 'Red to Blue' program, signaling that the DCCC is invested in providing Bynum, a top-tier candidate, with the support needed to continue building a winning campaign as she runs for Oregon's 5th Congressional District. "As a working mom of four, a businesswoman, and a long-time champion   more

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 2 -- Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2024: Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum today announced a $350 million national settlement with global marketing firm Publicis to resolve investigations into the firm's role in fueling the opioid crisis. "Oregon's $5.2 million share of the Publicis settlement will be added to the nearly one billion dollars our office has secured for Oregon in legal settlements with companies associated   more

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 1 -- Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024: Today, a multistate coalition of 24 state attorneys general, including Oregon, banded together to protect access to medication abortion nationwide. The coalition filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) and Danco Laboratories LLC's efforts to reverse a ruling by a conservative federal appeals court --the Fifth Circui  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Jan. 31 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news on Jan. 30, 2024: Governor Tina Kotek announced today that she is reestablishing the Task Force on Oregon Tribal Cultural Items. The task force was first created in 2017 to obtain information relating to cultural items currently held in storage or on display at Oregon state agencies, state universities, colleges, and public schools. In 2019, Oregon was the first in the nation to report its survey findings of trib  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Jan. 31 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news on Jan. 30, 2024: Today, Governor Tina Kotek, Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson and Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler each declared a 90-day state of emergency to address the public health and public safety crisis driven by fentanyl in Portland's Central City. The tri-government fentanyl emergency declarations follow a recommendation put forward by the Portland Central City Task Force , unveiled at the Oregon   more

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 3 -- The Oregon House Democrats issued the following statement on Feb. 1, 2024: * * * Today, House Speaker Dan Rayfield (D-Corvallis) and House Majority Leader Julie Fahey (D-West Eugene & Veneta) released a statement responding to recent rhetoric and reaffirming a commitment to making Oregon's Capitol a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all Oregonians: "As the legislature prepares to return to Salem for a five-week session to address the most pressing issues facing  more

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 1 -- The Oregon House Democrats issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024: Today, Democrats in the Oregon House of Representatives announced their top priorities for the upcoming legislative session. Building on a successful session in 2023, House Democrats will use the February session to work on the most pressing issues facing Oregonians: homelessness and housing affordability; improved behavioral health and addiction services; and safe neighborhoods and communiti  more

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 3 -- The Oregon Senate Republicans issued the following news release: The Oregon Supreme Court has officially sided with Democrats on Measure 113, effectively ending the service of 10 Republican senators - one-third of the Oregon Senate. "We obviously disagree with the Supreme Court's ruling. But more importantly, we are deeply disturbed by the chilling impact this decision will have to crush dissent," said Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp (R-Bend). "I'm disappointed but  more

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 3 -- The Oregon House Democrats issued the following news release: On February 1, Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announced $20 million in awards for modular housing development, a method of housing construction that accelerates affordable housing production. This money was a key piece of the housing package (HB 2001) passed by the Oregon legislature in 2023. "It's exciting to see the results of our work in the legislature and our efforts to increase our housin  more

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 3 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release: The IFA Board advises on development and implementation of state policies related to infrastructure needs and is tasked with oversight of many of Business Oregon's infrastructure financing programs, including the approval of funding for specific projects. The IFA Board is also responsible for oversight of the Federal Community Development Block Grant funding program. Senator David Brock Smith (R-Port Orford  more

SALEM, Oregon, Jan. 31 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release: In the days before the upcoming legislative session, Rep. Hoa Nguyen (D-East Portland and Damascus), a first-term legislator, current school board member, and the daughter of Vietnamese refugees released details of two concepts she will introduce. Both concepts deliver on a promise to foster effective communication and collaboration throughout the diverse communities she represents. On January 10, Nguyen   more

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 3 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2024: Today, Representative Dwayne Yunker (R-Josephine County) announced his commonsense priorities and values in advance of the 82nd Oregon Legislative Assembly, which convenes Monday. About Dwayne Dwayne is excited to be serving in the Oregon House of Representatives to help bring much needed reform to state government. He was appointed by the Josephine County Board of Commissioners in Decembe  more

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 1 -- The Oregon Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024: Today, Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp (R-Bend) outlined the Senate Republican Caucus' priorities for the 2024 Legislative Session in a press conference with Republican and Democrat legislative leaders. "Decades of one-party Democrat control has created a severe housing shortage, increased costs for families, and made it extremely difficult for businesses to thrive in Oregon. Meanwhile  more

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 1 -- The Oregon Senate Democrats issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024: Today, the Oregon Senate Democratic Caucus announced their "Uniting Oregon" agenda for the 2024 legislative session. "In 2024, Senate Democrats will work to turn Oregon's shared problems into shared solutions and take action on the most urgent issues impacting all Oregonians. We will be focused on reducing homelessness, increasing affordable housing, improving public health and safety, and   more