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Current Press Releases
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Slate of Jobs Bills Moves Forward
House Democrats' Office
February 9, 2012
Bill Protects Communities by Improving Oversight of Residential Treatment Facilities
Representative Katie Eyre
February 9, 2012
On 7-0 Vote, Jobs Bill Moves Forward
House Democrats' Office
February 8, 2012
Senate Health Care Committee moves bill to expand cost-savings program
Senate Majority Office
February 8, 2012
Republicans Offer Solution to Increase Construction Hiring, Property Values
House Republican Office
February 8, 2012
Kruse presents alternative education reform measure
Senator Jeff Kruse
February 8, 2012
Statement from House Democratic Leader Tina Kotek On March Revenue Forecast
House Democrats' Office
February 8, 2012
Statement from Senate Majority Leader Rosenbaum on Revenue Forecast
Senate Majority Office
February 8, 2012
Senate Republicans comment on revenue forecast
Senate Republican Office
February 8, 2012
Statement by Senate President Peter Courtney
Senate President's Office
January 5, 2011
Co-Speaker Roblan Statement on the March Revenue Forecast
House Co-Speaker Roblan
February 8, 2012
Statement From Co-Speaker Bruce Hanna on Latest Revenue Forecast
House Co-Speaker Hanna
February 8, 2012
House Republican Leader Comments on March 2012 Revenue Forecast
House Republican Office
February 8, 2012
Republican Decision Leaves Homeowners out in the Cold
House Democrats' Office
February 7, 2012
House of Representatives Honors University of Oregon Football
Representative Nancy Nathanson
February 7, 2012
Rep. Wand Introduces 'Invest in Oregon Act' to Promote Capital Investment, Job Creation
Representative Matt Wand
February 7, 2012
Reps. Eyre and Parrish to Co-Host 'Ladies at the Legislature' Day
House Republican Office
February 6, 2012
Proposed Reform Gives Local Communities Greater Role in Economic Development, Job Creation
House Republican Office
February 6, 2012
House Republicans Support Solution to Senior Property Tax Deferral Program
House Republican Office
February 3, 2012
Senate Democrats welcome settlement, say there's more work to do on foreclosure
Senate Majority Office
February 1, 2012
House Convenes for 2012 Legislative Session
Office of the Co-Speakers
February 1, 2012
Bipartisan Group of Legislators Formally File 'Refusal-to-Report' Bill to Protect Endangered Children
Representative Shawn Lindsay
January 31, 2012
New Digital Terminal Will Make Finding Agenda, Information Easier
Oregon Legislative Assembly
January 31, 2012
East Metro State Representatives to Host Bipartisan Town Halls
House Republican Office
January 25, 2012
Girod and Atkinson want feds to give back O&C lands
Senator Fred Girod and Senator Jason Atkinson
January 23, 2012
Democratic leaders focus on helping middle class families, small businesses in short February session
Senate Majority Office
House Democrat Office
January 19, 2012
House Republican Jobs Agenda Doesn't Add Up
House Democrats' Office
January 18, 2012
Hunt Announces Permanent Fix Keeping Government Camp Rest Area Open
Representative Dave Hunt
January 18, 2012
Oregonians to join Democratic Leaders for Release of 2012 Session Agendas
Senate Majority Office
House Democrat Office
January 18, 2012
House Republicans Announce 2012 Agenda: 50,000 Jobs in Five Years
House Republican Office
January 18, 2012
Senate Republicans will continue focus on middle-class priorities in February's legislative session
Senate Republican Office
January 18, 2012
Representative Kennemer and Senator Olsen Schedule Town Hall
Representative Bill Kennemer
January 16, 2012
Reps. Mark Johnson and Michael Dembrow to Host Education Roundtable on STEM Programs Across the State
Representative Mark Johnson
January 16, 2012
Reps. Kevin Cameron and Katie Eyre to Hold Telephone Town Hall on Upcoming February Session
House Republican Office
January 16, 2012
Olsen's February session agenda aims at economic resurgence
Senator Alan Olsen
January 11, 2012
Senate Committees Will Again Feature Bi-Partisan Design
- See the 2012 Committees -
Senate President's Office
January 6, 2011
Steiner Hayward Takes Oath as Newest State Senator
Senate President's Office
January 5, 2011
Senate President Welcomes Steiner Hayward as Newest Member of Oregon State Senate
Senate President's Office
December 21, 2011
Rep. Sheehan, Boring Business Coalition Successful in Tri-Met District Withdrawal
Representative Patrick Sheehan
December 15, 2011
Rep. Sheehan Tapped for Governor's Regulatory Streamlining Project
Representative Patrick Sheehan
December 13, 2011
HEM Questionnaire jeopardizes health and safety of state workers
Senator Ted Ferrioli
December 13, 2011
Oregon Senate Democrats call on Congress to help Oregonians struggling to find work
Senate Majority Office
December 13, 2011
Oregon Senators call on Congress to preserve rural post offices
See Petition Letter
Senate Republican Office
December 8, 2011
Joint Health Care Committee to Accept Public Testimony on Health Insurance Exchange, Medicaid Reforms
Representative Jim Thompson
December 7, 2011
Following PERS Data Release, Senate Republicans Say System Needs Reform to Restore Fairness
Senate Republican Office
November 23, 2011
Hanna to Host County Payments Summit in Douglas Co.
House Co-Speaker Hanna
November 18, 2011
Statement of House Democratic Leader Tina Kotek on Revenue Forecast
House Democrats' Office
November 17, 2011
Co-Speaker Hanna Statement on the Revenue Forecast
House Co-Speaker Hanna
November 17, 2011
Statement from Senate Majority Leader Diane Rosenbaum
Senate Majority Office
November 17, 2011
Statement by Senate President Peter Courtney on November Revenue Forecast
Senate President's Office
November 17, 2011
Senate Republicans comment on revenue forecast
Senate Republican Office
November 17, 2011
House Republican Leader Comments on December Revenue Forecast
House Republican Office
November 17, 2011
Regulation streamlining hearing planned in Senate Committee this afternoon
Senate Majority Office
November 16, 2011
Governor to Join Rep. Mark Johnson on Hood River Economic Development Tour
Representative Mark Johnson
November 4, 2011
Congressman Walden, Purple Heart Recipient Cody Smith to Honor Oregon Veterans
Representative Dennis Richardson
November 3, 2011
Capitol Reception to Benefit Marion Polk Food Share
Representative Kevin Cameron
November 1, 2011
Oregon's Military Children to be Focus of 'Public Engagement'
Representative Julie Parrish
October 25, 2011
Rep. Bill Garrard to Retire from Oregon Legislature After Term Expires
House Republican Office
October 21, 2011
Co-Speakers Named 2011 Statesmen of the Year by the Oregon Business Association
Office of the Co-Speakers
October 13, 2011
Co-Speaker Hanna to Host County Payments Summit with Central Oregon Officials
House Co-Speaker Hanna
October 12, 2011
Sen. Starr, Reps. Lindsay and Eyre Brewer to Host Legislative Town Hall
House Republican Office
September 27, 2011
Presiding Officers Create Joint Legislative Task Force on County Payments
House Co-Speakers' Offices | Senate President's Office
September 26, 2011
New Leadership Roles and The Oregon Health Plan
House Co-Speaker Roblan
September 23, 2011
House Republicans Renew Calls for Reforms as Personnel Costs Increase Strain on State Budget
House Republican Office
September 22, 2011
Buckley, Hoyle, Dembrow and Frederick Take on New Leadership Roles in House Democratic Caucus
House Democrats' Office
September 22, 2011
Senate Committees hold hearings on Senate Democrats' 2011 jobs bills
Senate Majority Office
September 21, 2011
Rep. Johnson Tours Site of Dollar Lake Fire
Representative Mark Johnson
September 20, 2011
Port Urges Caution Along Coos Bay Rail Line
House Co-Speaker Roblan
September 19, 2011
Senate President Marks 10th Anniversary of 9-11 Attacks on United States.
Senate President's Office
September 10, 2011
Senator Morse and Telfer Comment on Revenue Forecast
Senate Republican Office
August 26, 2011
Courtney Responds to Economic Forecast
Senate President's Office
August 26, 2011
House Republican Leader Comments on September Revenue Forecast
House Republican Office
August 26, 2011
House Democratic Leader Tina Kotek Statement on Revenue Forecast
House Democrats' Office
August 26, 2011
Senate President to Run in Hood-to-Coast for 17th Time
Senate President's Office
August 25, 2011
Full-Day Kindergarten Bill Signed by Governor in Capitol Ceremony
Senator Mark Hass
August 24, 2011
Oregon Senator Frank Morse Receives Champion of Small Business Award
Senator Frank Morse
August 17, 2011
Rep. Kennemer Scores 100 Percent on Pro-Jobs Legislation
Representative Bill Kennemer
August 17, 2011
Statement of House Democratic Leader Tina Kotek
on the Appointment of Ben Cannon to the Governor’s staff
House Democrats' Office
August 16, 2011
My Resignation and Next Steps
Representative Ben Cannon
August 16, 2011
Senate President Reacts to Death of Legislator, Governor, Senator Mark O. Hatfield
Senate President's Office
August 8, 2011
Courtney Continues Bi-Partisan Tone with Announcement of Interim Committees
Senate President's Office
July 28, 2011
Rep. Lindsay to Introduce 'Caylee's Law' in 2012 Session
Representative Shawn Lindsay
July 12, 2011
House Republicans Form Policy Committee to Develop Agenda for 2012 and Beyond
House Republican Office
July 7, 2011
Statement by Senate President Peter Courtney on National Agreement to Improve Standards for Egg-Laying Hens
Senate President's Office
July 7, 2011
Oregon Senate Democrats Release 2011 Session Accomplishments
Senate Majority Office
July 6, 2011
Bonamici Recaps Successful Legislative Session
Senator Suzanne Bonamici's Office
July 6, 2011
Rep. Patrick Sheehan Concludes Successful First Legislative Session
Representative Patrick Sheehan
July 5, 2011
Kruse Completes Successful 2011 Session
Senator Jeff Kruse
July 5, 2011
2011 Legislative Session Adjourns-- Sine Die
House Co-Speaker Roblan
June 30, 2011
Senate President: 2011 Session Accomplishments Extend Beyond Education, Health Care Reforms
Senate President's Office
June 30, 2011
2011 session brings victories in education and budget,
but Oregon job plight was largely ignored
Senate Republican Office
June 30, 2011
Statement from Senate Majority Leader Diane Rosenbaum
Senate Majority Office
June 30, 2011
House Democrats Conclude 2011 Session With Solid List of Accomplishments
House Democrats' Office
June 30, 2011
Budget, Education Reforms Highlight Historic 2011 Session
House Republican Office
June 15, 2011
Health Care Transformation bill receives Senate support
Senate Majority Office
June 29, 2011
Clackamas Community College to Receive $8 Million to Complete Ongoing Projects
Representative Kennemer, Representative Sheehan, and Representative Gilliam
June 28, 2011
Tribal Police Receive Expanded Authority and Responsibility under Senate Bill 412
House Democrats' Office
June 29, 2011
House Votes to Protect Domestic Violence Victims
House Democrats' Office
June 29, 2011
Leaders of Redistricting Committee Reach Bi-Partisan Agreement on Congressional Map
Senator Bonamici and Senator Telfer
Representative Garrett and Representative Lindsay
June 29, 2011
Rep. Wand: Bill Will Create Jobs, Increase Investments in Low-Income Communities
House Republican Office
June 28, 2011
House Passes Oregon University System Restructuring Bill
House Democrats' Office
June 27, 2011
House Passes Health Care Transformation Bill
House Democrats' Office
June 27, 2011
Tax Incentive Overhaul Approved by Senate
Senate Majority Office
June 24, 2011
Public Safety Measures Receive Senate Votes
Senate Majority Office
June 24, 2011
Farm to School Bill on the Way to Governor
Senate Majority Office
June 24, 2011
Legislation Will Give Oregon Students a Running Start on College
Senate Majority Office
June 23, 2011
House Passes Farm to School Bill
House Democrats' Office
June 22, 2011
House Democrats Achieve Key Priority by Reining in Tax Credits
House Democrats' Office
June 22, 2011
Major education reforms pass Senate
Senate Republican Office
June 21, 2011
House Fulfills Democratic Commitment to Provide More Money to K-12 Public Schools
House Democrats' Office
June 21, 2011
Education Reforms Advance in Historic Session
House Republican Office
June 21, 2011
Senate approves college tuition waivers for foster kids
Senate Majority Office
June 21, 2011
Measure will allow harassment victims to receive leave time
Senate Majority Office
June 20, 2011
Government efficiency bills move in Senate
Senate Majority Office
June 20, 2011
“Cool Schools” receives final Legislative vote
Senate Majority Office
June 20, 2011
Series of education bills gain Senate approval
Senate Majority Office
June 20, 2011
Bill Approved to Expand Dental Care to Underserved Communities
Senate Majority Office
June 17, 2011
Oregon University System Restructuring Bill Approved by Senate
Senate Majority Office
June 17, 2011
Bill to limit regulatory creep fails on Senate floor
Senate Republican Office
June 16, 2011
Workforce development bills will improve skills, help new workers
Senate Majority Office
June 16, 2011
Senate bill will help provide nutritious meals to low-income children
Senate Majority Office
June 16, 2011
House Passes Key Job Creation and Economic Development Bill
House Democrats' Office
June 15, 2011
House Votes to Continue Successful Economic Development Loans
House Democrats' Office
June 15, 2011
House Passes Ignition Lock Bill to Prevent Repeat Drunk Driving
Representative Hunt and Representative Thatcher
June 15, 2011
HB 2011 Would Save $69 Million and Meet Public Safety, Education Funding Needs
House Republican Office
June 15, 2011
Foster care program will protect kids, help keep families together
Senate Majority Office
June 14, 2011
Senate covers breast and cervical cancer treatment for low-income women
Senate Majority Office
June 14, 2011
Senate approves legislation to attract high wage jobs
Senate Majority Office
June 14, 2011
House Votes to Create "One Stop Shop for Oregon Business" Internet Portal
House Democrats' Office
June 14, 2011
House Passes Legislation to Reduce Management Levels in State Agencies
House Democrats' Office
June 14, 2011
House Democratic Leader Dave Hunt Reacts to New Employment Numbers
House Democrats' Office
June 14, 2011
House Unanimously Passes Cool Schools Bill
House Democrats' Office
June 13, 2011
Bill will prohibit misleading and costly automatic contract renewals
Senate Majority Office
June 10, 2011
Legislature Approves Redistricting Measure
Senate President's Office
June 10, 2011
House Republicans Support Redistricting Plan, Call for Independent Commission to Develop Future Plans
House Republican Office
June 9, 2011
Industrial lands bill will accelerate economic growth, create jobs
Senate Majority Office
June 9, 2011
House Votes to Protect Farmers and Ag Co-ops from
Unfair Taxes
House Democrats' Office
June 9, 2011
Republicans pull permanent, no-borrowing version of Cool Schools
to Senate floor
Senate Republican Office
June 9, 2011
Key Senate Democratic priority will remove barriers to loans and capital for Oregon's small businesses, create jobs
Senate Majority Office
June 8, 2011
Chairs reach bipartisan agreement on legislative redistricting map
Senator Bonamici and Senator Telfer
Representative Garrett and Representative Lindsay
June 7, 2011
House Votes to Create Health Insurance Exchange
House Democrats' Office
June 7, 2011
Oregon House Passes Bill to Establish Roseburg Veterans Home
Co-Speaker Bruce Hanna and Representative Tim Freeman
June 6, 2011
Rep. Hunt Passes Legislation Protecting Fish and Sport Fishermen on the Willamette River
Representative Hunt
June 6, 2011
Senate Republicans offer opportunity to adopt
simple state savings account
Senate Republican Office
June 2, 2011
Rep. Dembrow Pushes to Get Tuition Equity a Floor Vote
Representative Dembrow
June 2, 2011
More Discharge Petitions Filed by House Democrats
House Democrats' Office
June 2, 2011
Cannon and Clem Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Oregon Kids from BPA
Representative Clem and Representative Cannon
June 2, 2011
Statement by Rep. Mitch Greenlick on Committee Passage of Health Care Exchange Bill
House Democrats' Office
June 1, 2011
Citizens’ Initiative Review Commission clears final vote
Senate Majority Office
June 1, 2011
Republicans offer leadership on PERS problems
Senate Republican Office
June 1, 2011
Bills Promoting Central Oregon Job Creation Clear Final Legislative Hurdles
Representative Conger
May 31, 2011
Republicans Support Bill to Protect OHP Coverage, Demand Transparency in Future Provider Agreements
House Republican Office
May 27, 2011
Rep. Cannon Begins Attempt to Bring BPA Ban to House Floor
Representative Cannon
May 27, 2011
Oregon Director of Veterans Affairs to Join Veteran Rep. Hicks in Honoring Oregon's Fallen War Heroes
House Republican Office
May 27, 2011
Senate Approves Voter Access Bill
Senate Majority Office
May 26, 2011
Buy Oregon First Bill Passes Final Legislative Hurdle
Representative Clem
May 26, 2011
Kicker Reform Proposals Filed By Democratic Representatives
Rep Barnhart, Rep Bailey, Rep Read, Rep Garrett
May 26, 2011
"Buy Oregon First” bill passes in Senate
Senate Majority Office
May 26, 2011
"Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway" approved with Senate bill
Senate Majority Office
May 26, 2011
Senate bill will improve loan modification process for struggling homeowners
Senate Majority Office
May 25, 2011
Senate OKs New Standards for Laying Hens
Senate President's Office
May 25, 2011
Oregon House Re-Authorizes Effort to Improve Government Efficiency
House Democrats' Office
May 25, 2011
Senate approves 21st century bottle bill update
Senate Majority Office
May 25, 2011
Sen. Starr, Reps. Lindsay, Eyre Brewer to Host Hillsboro Town Hall with Speaker Hanna
House Republican Office
May 24, 2011
House Passes Mandate Relief Measures for Oregon Schools
House Republican Office
May 24, 2011
House Passes Bill to Honor Fallen Oregon Veterans
House Democrats' Office
May 24, 2011
Third time is not the charm: another job-creating solution dies in Senate
Senate Republican Office
May 24, 2011
Senate bill will help low income Oregonians keep the lights on
Senate Majority Office
May 24, 2011
Oregon House Approves Roseburg VA Memorial
House Co-Speaker Hanna
May 23, 2011
Citizens Initiative Review Commission Extended
House Democrats' Office
May 23, 2011
Rep. Conger Introduces School Savings Act to Direct More Funding to the Classroom
House Republican Office
May 23, 2011
Bill expanding access to cervical and breast cancer treatment scheduled for public hearing this afternoon
Senate Majority Office
May 23, 2011
Rep. McLane Fights Wasteful Spending to Support Program for Seniors and Disabled
House Republican Office
May 20, 2011
Legislation will raise awareness of maternal mental health concerns
Senate Majority Office
May 19, 2011
Garnishment bill will help protect Oregonians' basic living needs
Senate Majority Office
May 19, 2011
House Republicans: School Districts, Employees Deserve Relief from State Benefits Board
House Republican Office
May 19, 2011
Legislators Release New Draft of Congressional Redistricting Map
Senator Suzanne Bonamici and Representative Chris Garrett
May 18, 2011
Atkinson fights for rural county payments
Senator Jason Atkinson
May 18, 2011
House Republicans Reject Bill to Help Health Care Professionals Treat Patients More Effectively
House Democrats' Office
May 18, 2011
Senate Republicans offer another job-creating solution
Senate Republican Office
May 18, 2011
Oregonians Send Message in May 2011 Special Election
House Republican Office
May 18, 2011
Partial mastectomies to be covered in updated law for breast cancer survivors
Senate Majority Office
May 17, 2011
Tax incentive info to be posted online under bill passed by Senate
Senate Majority Office
May 17, 2011
Transportation, Health Care Leading Oregon’s Economic Rebound
House Democrats' Office
May 16, 2011
Statement by Senate President Peter Courtney on Drop in Oregon Unemployment Rate
Senate President's Office
May 17, 2011
Reps. Parrish, Eyre Brewer to Co-Host Fourth 'Ladies at the Legislature' Day
House Republican Office
May 16, 2011
Senate approves bill outlining critical services to Oregon seniors
Senate Majority Office
May 16, 2011
House Gives Final Passage to Bill Cracking Down on Those Who Pay for Sex with Minors
House Democrats' Office
May 16, 2011
Senate Republicans force job creation bill to Senate floor
Senate Republican Office
May 16, 2011
House Republicans Offer Care Package for Oregon's Veterans
House Republican Office
May 16, 2011
Rep. Hunt Commends NOAA Decision on Sea Lions, Urges Legislative Action
Representative Dave Hunt
May 13, 2011
Reps. Cameron and Wand to Hold Telephone Town Hall on Economy
Rep. Cameron and Rep. Wand
May 13, 2011
Atkinson and Starr work to raise state speed limit
Senator Jason Atkinson and Senator Bruce Starr
May 12, 2011
Statement By Senate President Peter Courtney On State Revenue Forecast Released Today
Senate President's Office
May 12, 2011
Co-Speakers' Statements on May Revenue Forecast
Office of the Co-Speakers
May 12, 2011
Senate Republicans call for strict enforcement of Fair Housing Laws
Senate Republican Office
May 12, 2011
Statement by House Democratic Leader Dave Hunt on Today’s Revenue Forecast
House Democrats' Office
May 12, 2011
Senate Republican Leader statement on revenue forecast
Senate Republican Office
May 12, 2011
House Republican Leader Comments on May Revenue Forecast
House Republican Office
May 12, 2011
Statement on Legislative Redistricting Process
Oregon Legislature
May 11, 2011
Johnson carries bill naming “Police Chief Ralph Painter Memorial Highway”
Senator Betsy Johnson
May 11, 2011
Verger carries bill approving final step for Coos Bay Rail Link
Senator Joanne Verger
May 11, 2011
Oregon House Celebrates City of Sutherlin Centennial
Co-Speaker Bruce Hanna
May 11, 2011
Senator Hass to Host Job Fair this Saturday
Senator Mark Hass
May 10, 2011
In My Opinion: Let's capitalize on Oregon's strengths
Senate Republican Office
May 10, 2011
Bill cracks down on “johns,” will help young sex trafficking victims
Senate Majority Office
May 10, 2011
Bill expands mandatory reporting of child porn
Senate Majority Office
May 9, 2011
Rep. Hunt Passes Legislation Urging Congress to Protect Oregon Fish and Sport Fishermen
Representative Dave Hunt
May 5, 2011
Bills to reduce toxins in waterways, landfills approved by Senate
Senate Majority Office
May 4, 2011
Oregon House Passes Bottle Bill Update
Representative Cannon
May 4, 2011
Senate Approves Measure Giving Veterans Day Off From Work On Veterans' Day
Senate President's Office
May 2, 2011
Bill allows gift card users to get cash back on small balances
Senate Majority Office
May 2, 2011
Animals protected under changes to Family Abuse Prevention law
Senate Majority Office
May 2, 2011
Senator Shields Carries Bill to Help Small Business with Indefinite Contracts
Senator Shields
April 29, 2011
House Passes Buy Oregon First Bill
House Democrats' Office
April 29, 2011
House Passes Funeral Civility Act
House Republican Office
April 28, 2011
Rate review requirements will empower consumers,
shine light on rate hikes
Senate Majority Office
April 28, 2011
House Democrats to Host Regional Town Halls on State Budget
House Democrats' Office
April 28, 2011
Bill sets stage for more Oregon forest jobs, helping rural areas
Senate Majority Office
April 27, 2011
Atkinson anti-cyber bullying bill passes Oregon Senate
Senator Jason Atkinson
April 26, 2011
Funding for health exchange moving forward in budget committee
Senate Majority Office
April 26, 2011
Abundant resources provide opportunity for state’s long term
economic, fiscal well being
Senate Republican Office
April 26, 2011
Bill will protect tenants when landlords enter foreclosure
Senate Majority Office
April 26, 2011
House Passes Bill to Ensure State Agencies Follow Through on Audit Recommendations
House Democrats' Office
April 26, 2011
Legislation reins in supposedly “risk-free” trial offers
Senate Majority Office
April 26, 2011
Senate passes bill recognizing dangers of cyber bullying
Senate Majority Office
April 26, 2011
House Passes Bill to Increase Transparency of Tax Expenditures
House Democrats' Office
April 26, 2011
Insurance Exchange Grant to Move Forward After Republican Scrutiny of Project
House Republican Office
April 26, 2011
House passes bill to link Community Colleges and Universities
Representative Hoyle
April 25, 2011
House Passes Read Bill to Help High School Students Seek Options for Post-Secondary Training and Education
Representative Read
April 25, 2011
Bill sets standards for improving health care for diverse populations
Senate Majority Office
April 25, 2011
Health insurance exchange earns strong, bipartisan Senate support
Senate Majority Office
April 25, 2011
House Committee Passes Bottle Bill Update
Representative Ben Cannon
April 21, 2011
Senate Education Committee Approves Workforce Development Bills to Improve Skills, Employ Young Workers
Senate Majority Office
April 21, 2011
Child Pornography Bill Closes Loophole, Sets Absolute Ban on Viewing
Senate Majority Office
April 21, 2011
House Passes Education Reform Bill To Give School Districts
More Flexibility In Hiring Administrators
House Republican Office
April 20, 2011
House Passes Ethics Bill to Stop Legislators from Jumping into Lucrative State Jobs
House Republican Office
April 20, 2011
Monnes Anderson caries legislation to rein in problem bars
Senator Laurie Monnes Anderson
April 19, 2011
Senate votes to add bereavement to Oregon Family Leave Act
Senate Majority Office
April 19, 2011
Southern Oregon Legislators Introduce Resolution Honoring
Ashland, Talent, & Medford Food Projects
Rep. Buckley, Rep. Esquivel, Sen. Bates
April 19, 2011
Still no Senate action on glaring PERS problems
Senate Republican Office
April 18, 2011
Ways and Means Road Hearings to Begin Tuesday in Portland
Senate President's Office
April 14, 2011
Oregon International Port of Coos Bay to Own and Operate the Coos Bay Rail Line
House Co-Speaker Roblan
April 14, 2011
House Passes Bill Improving Access to Higher Education
House Democrats' Office
April 14, 2011
Legislators Introduce Bills to Access Reserve Funds for Schools and Seniors
House Democrats' Office
April 13, 2011
Senate Bill cracks down on child sex traffickers, closes loophole
Senate Majority Office
April 14, 2011
House Republicans Laud Early Passage of K-12 Education Budget
House Republican Office
April 13, 2011
Senate approves bills demanding answers from state agencies and ESDs
Senate Majority Office
April 13, 2011
Passage of K-12 Budget Marks Victory for Atkinson
Senator Jason Atkinson's Office
April 12, 2011
Senate Votes to Cut Red Tape in Education System, Passes "Mandate Relief" Bill
Senate Majority Office
April 12, 2011
Johnson Bill will Allow Retired Health Providers to Offer Help During Emergencies
Senator Betsy Johnson' Office
April 12, 2011
Senate OKs Budget for Schools
Senate President's Office
April 12, 2011
Schools Take Step Towards Stable and Certain Future with Passage of K-12 Budget
Senate Republican Office
April 12, 2011
Representative Mark Johnson To Host Town Hall Focusing On K-12 And Higher Education;
Local School Leaders Also Participating
Representative Mark Johnson
April 12, 2011
Senate expands “tools of the trade” exemption to help struggling Oregonians
Senate Majority Office
April 11, 2011
Senate Republicans push to even playing field between mega-corporations and small business
Senate Republican Office
April 11, 2011
Farm to School Act Passes House Committee
House Democrats' Office
April 8, 2011
Reform Bill Restores Local Control to Land Use Process
House Republican Office
April 8, 2011
House Republicans Offer PERS Reforms to House Business and Labor Committee
House Republican Office
April 8, 2011
House Republicans Lament Legislature's Failure to Adopt K-12 Education Reforms
House Republican Office
April 7, 2011
Bill to combat sex trafficking passes Senate
Senator Bruce Starr
April 7, 2011
Legislation Protects Children's Health from Toxic BPA
Senate Majority Office
April 7, 2011
Sub-Committee Approval Begins Process of Early Passage of K-12 Schools Budget
Senate President's Office
April 6, 2011
House Republicans Respond to False Union Advertisement on Co-Chairs Budget
House Republican Office
April 6, 2011
Mary Kremer nominated for Oregon Government Ethics Commission
Senate Republican Office
April 6, 2011
Senate approves bills to require teaching of Oregon studies in middle school; boost educational opportunities for veterans
Senate Majority Office
April 6, 2011
Bipartisan Bill Establishes Index to Help Stabilize Funding for Oregon School Districts
Representative Harker and Representative Johnson
April 6, 2011
Senate Education Committee approves “mandate relief” legislation
Senate Majority Office
April 5, 2011
Public Testimony Calls on Legislature to Pass Redistricting Map
Senate Republican Office
April 5, 2011
Monnes Anderson to Chair Health Care Transformation Committee
Senator Monnes Anderson
April 5, 2011
House Cracks Down on Those Who Pay for Sex with Minors
House Democrats' Office
April 4, 2011
Senate approves bill to protect privacy of domestic violence survivors
Senate Majority Office
April 4, 2011
Editorial: Prudence in Budget Plan
Senate Republican Office
April 4, 2011
Senate Republicans Urge Immediate Passage of K-12 Budget to Give Schools Certainty
Senate Republican Office
March 31, 2011
Transparency Bill will Increase Public Access to
Legislative Process
Senator Jason Atkinson
March 31, 2011
Senate Approves Measure Removing 'Mental Retardation' from Statutes
Senate President's Office
March 31, 2011
Bill Improving Access to Higher Education Passes House Committee
House Democrats' Office
March 30, 2011
House Democrats Say Greater Share of Reserve Funds Should Be Used to Protect Schools, Kids and Seniors
House Democrats' Office
March 29, 2011
Co-Chairs Release Proposed Budget
Oregon Legislative Assembly
March 29, 2011
Senate Republicans Disappointed in Lack of Job-Creating Investment, but Applaud Co-Chair Budget Proposal
Senate Republican Office
March 29, 2011
Co-Chairs Budget Reflects Republican Priorities on Spending, Reserves, Early K-12 Funding
House Republican Office
March 29, 2011
Statement from Senate Majority Leader Diane Rosenbaum on passage of Tuition Equity Bill
Senate Majority Office
March 29, 2011
81st Day Bill would Provide Classrooms Stability and Security
Senator Jason Atkinson
March 28, 2011
Senate Republicans Call for Tort Cap to Fight Rising Health Care Costs
Senate Republican Office
March 28, 2011
Rule-Making Moratorium would Help Oregon Businesses
Senate Republican Office
March 25, 2011
Free Full-Day Kindergarten Requirements Pass in Senate
Senate Majority Office
March 24, 2011
Oregon House Joins Senate in Approving Unemployment Extension
Office of the Co-Speakers
March 23, 2011
Republicans Push for Tax Reforms
Senate Republican Office
March 23, 2011
House Democrats Stand Up for Middle Class Oregonians Still Looking for Work
House Democrats' Office
March 23, 2011
Employment Civil Rights Bills Receive First Public
Hearings in House Committee
Representative Kotek
March 23, 2011
Legislation will Expand Federal Loan Forgiveness for Middle School Teachers at Oregon’s Low-Income Schools
Senate Majority Office
March 23, 2011
Floor Debate Exposes $550 Million Automatic Tax Increase
Senate Republican Office
March 23, 2011
Senate President Welcomes SEIU Report
Senate President's Office
March 22, 2011
Reform Bill Streamlines Insurance Regulations to Promote Affordability, Consumer Choice
House Republican Office
March 22, 2011
Rep. Wand Passes Bill to Ensure County Lottery dollars are Spent on Economic Development
Representative Matt Wand
March 22, 2011
Senate Bill Updating Charter School Laws Passes Unanimously
Senate Majority Office
March 21, 2011
Senate Approves Measure to Rename National Guard Aviation Facility after Former Governor Kulongoski
Senate President's Office
March 21, 2011
Oregon House Paves Road for Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing
House Democrats' Office
March 21, 2011
Help on the Way for Unemployed Oregonians
Senate Majority Office
March 21, 2011
50,000 Unemployed Oregonians to Receive More Help
Senate Republican Office
March 21, 2011
Rep. Parrish Presents Bills to Strategically Combine Education and Economic Development
House Republican Office
March 18, 2011
House Bill Makes Health Insurance More Affordable for Oregon Families
House Republican Office
March 17, 2011
Co-Speakers of the Oregon House Toast Approval of Home Brew Bill
Office of the Co-Speakers
March 16, 2011
Rep. Boone Champions Bill Promoting Wave Energy
Representative Boone
March 16, 2011
Eugene-Area Senators Congratulate Ducks’
Football on Successful Season
Senator Lee Beyer | Senator Chris Edwards | Senator Floyd Prozanski
March 16, 2011
House Passes Bill Promoting Organ Donation in Oregon
House Democrats' Office
March 15, 2011
Editorial: 'Cool Schools’ for Oregon’s future
Senate Majority Office | House Democratic Office
March 15, 2011
Bill to Attract High Wage Jobs Scheduled for Senate Hearing Today
Senate Majority Office
March 15, 2011
House Republicans Aim to Create Jobs by Reforming Measure 67
House Republican Office
March 15, 2011
House Republicans Will Keep Fighting for Charter Schools, Despite Vote
House Republican Office
March 14, 2011
Legislation Encouraging Outreach to Veterans Passes in Senate
Senate Majority Office
March 14, 2011
Co-Speakers of the Oregon House Continue Series of Joint Town Halls
House Co-Speakers' Offices
March 10, 2011
Rep. Mark Johnson to Guest Speak at Local Democrat Meeting, Business Alliance Dinner this Weekend
Representative Johnson
March 10, 2011
House Passes Bill Eliminating Spiritual Treatment as a Defense for Crimes against Children
House Democrats' Office
March 10, 2011
House Republicans Offer Capital Gains Tax Reforms To Create Jobs
House Republican Office
March 10, 2011
House Passes Legislation to Improve Neighborhood Street Safety
Representative Cannon
March 9, 2011
Senate Approves Bill to Guarantee Access to Health Insurance for Sick Kids
Senate Majority Office
March 9, 2011
House Passes Two Veterans Bills in Two Days
House Democrats' Office
March 8, 2011
Aid for Students, Small Businesses Passes Oregon Senate in Time for Tax Filings
Senate Republican Office
March 8, 2011
Verger Urges North Coast Residents to Participate in Redistricting Hearing
Senator Verger
March 8, 2011
Hunger Tax Credit would put Food on Table
for Hungry Oregonians
Senator Atkinson
March 7, 2011
Senate Support for Reconnect Bill Shows Bipartisan Commitment to Job Creation
House Republican Office
March 7, 2011
Leaders Say Senate Will Approve Tax Savings for Families and Businesses
Senate President's Office
March 7, 2011
Starr Bill to Protect Victims of Rape Passes Committee
Senator Starr
March 7, 2011
Ignition Interlock Legislation Gets Hearing
Representative Thatcher
March 7, 2011
House Passes Bill to Help Small Poultry Producers
House Democrats' Office
March 3, 2011
Contribution Limits Bill to Receive Hearing In House Rules Committee Wednesday
Representative Matthews
March 3, 2011
House Democrats Bring Tax Cuts for
Middle Income Oregonians Back to House Floor
House Democrats' Office
March 3, 2011
House and Senate Committees on Redistricting Schedule Public Hearings Across the State
Senate President's Office
March 3, 2011
Republicans: Fix Oregon's 'Reconnect' Law to Create Jobs
House Republican Office
March 3, 2011
House Education Committee Hears Florida-Style Education Reforms
House Republican Office
March 2, 2011
Senate Votes to Protect Persons with Disabilities from Criminal Intimidation
Senate Majority Office
March 2, 2011
Salem Woman Asks Committee to Honor Veterans By Allowing Them To Be Off Work On Veterans' Day
Senate President's Office
March 2, 2011
House Committee Unanimously Passes Government Efficiency Bill
House Democrats' Office
March 1, 2011
Bill for Rural Aurora Fire Station Passes State Senate
Senator Girod
March 1, 2011
Rep. Conger Introduces Bill to Extend Job-Creating Enterprize Zone Program
Representative Conger
March 1, 2011
Senate Sends 2009-2011 Budget Rebalance Bills to Governor's Desk
Senate President's Office
March 1, 2011
Small Business to Support Key Senate Bills that will Make Health Insurance Companies Justify Premium Increases
Senator Shields
March 1, 2011
House Education Committee Approves Bill to Support Oregon's Public Charter Schools
House Republican Office
February 28, 2011
Key Senate Democratic Priority to Help Small Business Grow and Create Jobs Moves Out of Committee
Senate Majority Office
February 28, 2011
House Unanimously Approves Rebalance Plan for 2009-2011
House Democrats' Office
February 28, 2011
Representative Kennemer Proposes Bill to Hold Candidates, PACS Accountable for False Attacks
Representative Kennemer
February 25, 2011
Rep. Garrard, Merrill City Marshal Urge Passage of Bill to Allow Out-Of-State Assistance During Emergencies
Representative Garrard
February 23, 2011
House Republicans Introduce PERS Reform Bill to Limit 'Pick-Up' of Employee Contributions
House Republican Office
February 23, 2011
Bill to Centralize Business Registration, Help Small Business Owners, has First Hearing in Senate Committee
Senate Majority Office
February 22, 2011
Senate Clears Way for Home Brewers, Winemakers to Share and Compete
Senate Majority Office
February 22, 2011
House Democrats Stand Strong for Education Funding
House Democrats' Office
February 21, 2011
Reform Bill Would Eliminate Vacant Positions in State Government
House Republican Office
February 21, 2011
Rep. Smith Supports 2009-11 Budget Rebalance;
Secures Funding for Eastern Oregon Programs
Representative Greg Smith
February 21, 2011
Rebalance Plan Completes 2009-2011 Budget
Senate President's Office | House Co-Speakers' Offices
February 18, 2011
Senate Approves Legislation Giving Tax Relief to Students and Parents
Senate Majority Office
February 17, 2011
Tax Relief for Students and Parents Moving to Senate Floor
Senate Majority Office
February 16, 2011
House Passes Bill to Support Farmers’ Markets
House Democrats' Office
February 16, 2011
House Democrats Lead Passage of Cost Effective Infrastructure Bill
House Democrats' Office
February 16, 2011
Senate Education Committee Approves Bill to Give Oregon
Students a Running Start on College
Senate Majority Office
February 15, 2011
Statement from House Co-Speakers on the March Revenue Forecast
Office of the Co-Speakers
February 15, 2011
Senate President: Co-Chairs Should Build Budget on Tuesday Forecast
Senate President's Office
February 15, 2011
Legislative Hotline with Rep. Bentz Is A Go
Representative Cliff Bentz' Office
February 15, 2011
House Democrats Say Revenue Forecast Shows an Improving State Economy
House Democrats' Office
February 15, 2011
House Republican Leader Comments on March 2011 Revenue Forecast
House Republican Office
February 15, 2011
House Republicans Pass Reforms to Promote Paperless Government, Information Sharing
House Republican Office
February 14, 2011
Higher Education Goals Earn Senate Approval
Senate Majority Office
February 10, 2011
Rep. Bentz Meets with County Clerks
Representative Cliff Bentz' Office
February 10, 2011
House Republicans Propose Main Street Plan to Create Jobs
House Republican Office
February 9, 2011
George Applauds Kitzhaber's No-Borrowing School Energy Proposal
Senator Larry George's Office
February 9, 2011
Important Gun Legislation Slated For Public Hearings
Representative Kim Thatcher's Office
February 9, 2011
Rep. Bentz Visits With School Officials
Representative Cliff Bentz's Office
February 9, 2011
Bentz To Speak At Oregon Rural Electric Cooperative Association
“Legislative Day”
Representative Cliff Bentz' Office
February 9, 2011
Legislature to Review State's Minority, Women, and Emerging Small Business Contracting Practices
Senator Chip Shields' Office
February 9, 2011
Oregon House Democrats Release Plan to Revitalize Oregon
House Democrats' Office
February 4, 2011
Ferrioli Again Returns Savings to State Coffers
Senator Ferrioli's Office
February 3, 2011
House Democrats to Release Plan to Revitalize Oregon
House Democrats' Office
February 3, 2011
LIVE Video and Audio Offered on the Legislative Website
Legislative Administration Office
February 3, 2011
Senate Democrats Release 2011 Legislative Agenda
Senate Majority Office
February 3, 2011
The State Capitol is Celebrating Oregon’s Statehood on Monday, February 14th
Legislative Administration Office
February 3, 2011
House Republican Leader Comments on Governor's Budget
House Republican Office
February 1, 2011
Statement in Response to Governor's Budget Proposal
Senate Republican Office
February 1, 2011
Bentz Takes East, West
Representative Cliff Bentz's Office
January 25, 2011
Senate Majority Office Fills Staff Positions for 2011 Session
Senate Majority Office
January 26, 2011
Local Legislators Will Host 2nd Annual Economic Summit
Senator Bruce Starr's Office
January 24, 2011
Republicans Call for Moratorium on Agency Rulemaking
Senate Republican Office
January 20, 2011
Public Workshop Offered on Oregon's Legislative Process
Senate President's Office | House Co-Speakers' Offices
January 19, 2011
Gary Wilhelms to Return to Capitol as House Republicans' Chief of Staff
House Republican Office
January 14, 2011
Hanna, Roblan Elected Co-Speakers Unanimously
House of Representatives
January 10, 2011
House Republicans Open 2011 Session with Jobs and Reform Agenda
House Republican Office
January 10, 2011
House, Senate Schedules for Monday, January 10, 2011
Senate President's Office | House Speaker's Office
January 7, 2011
House Leaders Announce Committees for 2011 Session
House Republican Office
January 3, 2011
Oregon’s Own Christmas Grinch Takes Swipe at Youth Health Benefits
Senate Republican Office
December 22, 2010
Gelser Awarded Marshall Memorial Fellowship
Representative Sara Gelser's Office
December 20, 2010
Seasoned Professional Joins Ferrioli Staff
Senator Ted Ferrioli's Office
December 16, 2010
Bipartisan Emergency Board to Continue 2009-2011 Rebalance Action Thursday
Senate President's Office | House Speaker's Office
December 15, 2010
House Democrats Round Out Leadership Team
House Majority Office
December 15, 2010
House Republicans Elect Caucus Leaders for 2011
House Republican Office
December 14, 2010
Edwards Appointed Co-Chair of Natural Resources Subcommittee of Ways and Means
Senator Chris Edwards' Office
December 13, 2010
Bonamici Chosen to Lead Senate Redistricting Committee
Senator Suzanne Bonamici's Office
December 13, 2010
Hass Picked to Lead Senate Committee on Education
Senator Mark Hass' Office
December 13, 2010
Courtney Announces Senate Committees
Senate President's Office
December 13, 2010
House Republicans Select Rep. Bruce Hanna as Co-Speaker Designee
House Republican Office
December 8, 2010
Senate Republicans Elect Caucus Leadership
Senate Republican Office
December 8, 2010
House Democrats Unify Behind Arnie Roblan as Speaker or Co-Speaker Nominee
House Majority Office
December 4, 2010
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