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Republicans Scramble on Feminine Hygiene Products
Who is pulling the strings In the tampon war?
While the last several Oregon legislative sessions have seen an avalanche of agenda-driven bills, not many have gotten the attention of HB 3294. This bill, passed in 2021, required free tampons and sanitary pads in every...[READ MORE]
Monday, May 16

Oregon Ignores Public Input
OHA mandates made permanent
Oregon Health Authority marches forward with four permanent rules on mandates for masking and vaccinations. After an overwhelming number of Oregonians voiced opposition, OHA still filed the first rule with the Secretary of State’s office. This first rule makes...[READ MORE]
Sunday, January 30

Analysis: Republican Homeless Student Initiative Fails
Billions are available for student homelessness and others
On March 3, SB 1539 relating to homeless youth in Oregon schools, sponsored by Senator Tim Knopp (R-Bend) died quietly and was laid to rest on a strait party line vote. All nine republicans voted yes and 18 democrats...[READ MORE]
Tuesday, April 5

Kate Brown Delivers State of the State Address
Challenging times in Oregon’s history
Oregon's Governor Kate Brown has delivered her State of the State address. The Governor's speech highlighted what she would like to spend more taxpayer money on, including workforce development and career training, affordable housing, and child care. "I stand...[READ MORE]
Thursday, February 3

Bill Gives OHA Emergency Powers
The pandemic emergencies are still very raw to many
Less than half way through the Oregon Legislative Short Session and the trickery is starting to show up. With barely 24 hours notice, Senator Deb Patterson (D-Salem), chair of the Senate Committee on Health Care, rushed through a committee sponsored amendment to to SB 1529. What was a good bill that authorized pharmacy or pharmacy technician to swipe identification card or driver license of purchaser of pseudoephedrine or ephedrine, turned ugly....[READ MORE]
Sunday, February 13

Is the Oregon Legislature Fighting Inflation?
Cost of Living Relief for a Select Group
A recent press release from the House Speaker and Senate President is titled, “Cost of Living Relief Package Will Target Childcare Affordability and Support Working Families.” They say as the cost-of-living spikes across the...[READ MORE]
Wednesday, February 23

School Boards May Lose Control
Bill is proposed in the legislature
The Coalition of School Administrators have decided to double down on critical race theory and CSE indoctrination. This has created an uproar in a number of districts. The firing of five superintendents over the past year has not set...[READ MORE]
Wednesday, February 2

ODOT Studies Hydrogen Fuel Cells
There is interest in locally and renewably produced hydrogen
The Oregon Department of Transportation Climate Office has announced the release of a 50 page Hydrogen Pathway Study, in an effort to understand and prepare Oregon for...[READ MORE]
Thursday, May 19

Democrat Navarro’s Criminal History Revealed
A legacy of irresponsibility
In Oregon's upcoming Legislative House District 21 race covering Keizer and Central Salem, Democratic...[READ MORE]
Tuesday, October 18

Proposed Initiatives Create STAR Voting
Supporters say we could skip the primary and just vote in November
Two initiative petitions proposed for the November 2024 election have been filed with the Oregon Secretary of State to significantly change the way Oregonians vote...[READ MORE]
Tuesday, August 9

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