T. Lane Powers
@tlanepowers.bsky.social
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The FIFA Peace Prize used to mean something
January 3, 2026 at 6:12 PM
The FIFA Peace Prize used to mean something
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Multnomah County announced today that it has offered 7,460 tuition-free Preschool for All seats to providers for the 2026-27 school year. This initial allocation has the potential to nearly double the current enrollment capacity of 3,844 seats.
www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
More tuition-free preschool seats than expected likely coming to Portland-area next year
The news comes shortly after early data suggested the county program may need to hit a much smaller target to reach “universal” tuition-free preschool.
www.oregonlive.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Multnomah County announced today that it has offered 7,460 tuition-free Preschool for All seats to providers for the 2026-27 school year. This initial allocation has the potential to nearly double the current enrollment capacity of 3,844 seats.
www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
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Multnomah County expects its universal preschool program to see a significant boost in enrollment, starting next fall. On Thursday morning, the county announced plans to offer more than 7,400 Preschool for All seats to early education providers for the 2026-27 school year.
Multnomah County Plans Major Surge in Free Preschool Enrollment Next School Year
Multnomah County expects its universal preschool program to see a significant boost in enrollment, starting next fall. On Thursday morning, the county announced plans to offer more than 7,400 Preschoo...
www.portlandmercury.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Multnomah County expects its universal preschool program to see a significant boost in enrollment, starting next fall. On Thursday morning, the county announced plans to offer more than 7,400 Preschool for All seats to early education providers for the 2026-27 school year.
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I am hearing my constituents loud and clear, and while this is just my opinion as one legislator— I’m not willing to cut budgets without also disconnecting (at least parts) from the federal tax code.
November 25, 2025 at 5:43 AM
I am hearing my constituents loud and clear, and while this is just my opinion as one legislator— I’m not willing to cut budgets without also disconnecting (at least parts) from the federal tax code.
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🚫 ICYMI: A gun safety ordinance relating to MultCo facilities was updated. An old exception that allowed people to carry a concealed weapon if they are licensed to do so into certain County buildings has been removed.
Visit multco.us/concealed-firearms-ordinance for list of relevant buildings
Visit multco.us/concealed-firearms-ordinance for list of relevant buildings
November 20, 2025 at 11:28 PM
🚫 ICYMI: A gun safety ordinance relating to MultCo facilities was updated. An old exception that allowed people to carry a concealed weapon if they are licensed to do so into certain County buildings has been removed.
Visit multco.us/concealed-firearms-ordinance for list of relevant buildings
Visit multco.us/concealed-firearms-ordinance for list of relevant buildings
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Judge Karin Immergut's final ruling is a permanent version of a preliminary injunction that she issued last week. The Trump administration is likely to appeal.
Judge issues permanent injunction barring Trump from deploying National Guard to Portland
Judge Karin Immergut's final ruling is a permanent version of a preliminary injunction that she released last week. The Trump administration is likely to appeal.
www.kgw.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Judge Karin Immergut's final ruling is a permanent version of a preliminary injunction that she issued last week. The Trump administration is likely to appeal.
Rode the new 4th bike lane this AM. Awesome to have the new infrastructure and making it easier to get to Hawthorne Bridge
Come along for a ride on SW 4th — the new bike lane in downtown Portland that has set a new standard.
bikeportland.org/2025/11/03/v...
bikeportland.org/2025/11/03/v...
Video: Ride the new bike lane on SW 4th Avenue
PBOT just raised the bar for what we can expect from bikeways in Portland.
bikeportland.org
November 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Rode the new 4th bike lane this AM. Awesome to have the new infrastructure and making it easier to get to Hawthorne Bridge
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📍SHARE: Multnomah County Food Assistance Update📍
The federal shutdown is affecting food aid in Multnomah County. Find information on SNAP benefits, places providing free food, meals and food-related support, as well as ways to donate at: multco.us/food
The federal shutdown is affecting food aid in Multnomah County. Find information on SNAP benefits, places providing free food, meals and food-related support, as well as ways to donate at: multco.us/food
October 30, 2025 at 1:51 AM
📍SHARE: Multnomah County Food Assistance Update📍
The federal shutdown is affecting food aid in Multnomah County. Find information on SNAP benefits, places providing free food, meals and food-related support, as well as ways to donate at: multco.us/food
The federal shutdown is affecting food aid in Multnomah County. Find information on SNAP benefits, places providing free food, meals and food-related support, as well as ways to donate at: multco.us/food
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Together we are calling on the Trump administration to immediately release contingency funds that will keep millions of Americans from hunger, including roughly 136,000 people in Multnomah County alone who rely on federal food assistance.
That’s almost 1 in 5 Multnomah County residents.
That’s almost 1 in 5 Multnomah County residents.
Multnomah County and Portland leaders, community partners call on Trump administration to fund food assistance to prevent hardship, hunger and suffering for 136,000 County residents
The federal administration can immediately act to release these contingency funds at any time — today, even — and spare 136,000 of our neighbors from needless suffering and hunger.
multco.us
October 22, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Together we are calling on the Trump administration to immediately release contingency funds that will keep millions of Americans from hunger, including roughly 136,000 people in Multnomah County alone who rely on federal food assistance.
That’s almost 1 in 5 Multnomah County residents.
That’s almost 1 in 5 Multnomah County residents.
Is it just me or is Stephen Miller basically living real life as a Tim Robinson character
October 9, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Is it just me or is Stephen Miller basically living real life as a Tim Robinson character
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Immergut's second order, given from the bench, will prohibit the relocation or deployment of any federalized national guard to Oregon.
October 6, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Immergut's second order, given from the bench, will prohibit the relocation or deployment of any federalized national guard to Oregon.
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BREAKING NEWS: We just secured a court order blocking the president’s order to deploy federalized National Guard troops to Portland when a federal judge granted our request for a Temporary Restraining Order. Read our statement.
#orpol #nationalguard #portland #portlandoregon
#orpol #nationalguard #portland #portlandoregon
October 4, 2025 at 11:51 PM
BREAKING NEWS: We just secured a court order blocking the president’s order to deploy federalized National Guard troops to Portland when a federal judge granted our request for a Temporary Restraining Order. Read our statement.
#orpol #nationalguard #portland #portlandoregon
#orpol #nationalguard #portland #portlandoregon
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You’re drunk, MAGA Barbies.
We don’t want your drama.
Go home.
We don’t want your drama.
Go home.
October 4, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson has declared a state of emergency due to dangerous heat. Three daytime cooling centers are open starting at noon - 9 p.m. Trimet is offering rides to anyone going to a cooling space starting at 11 a.m.
Full details on centers and library hours below. ⬇️
Full details on centers and library hours below. ⬇️
August 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson has declared a state of emergency due to dangerous heat. Three daytime cooling centers are open starting at noon - 9 p.m. Trimet is offering rides to anyone going to a cooling space starting at 11 a.m.
Full details on centers and library hours below. ⬇️
Full details on centers and library hours below. ⬇️
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It’s disappointing the Governor is doubling down on undercutting a program serving thousands of young children, building a needed early education workforce & allowing thousands of parents to participate in our workforce as a means to push drastic cuts for the wealthiest taxpayers.
Full response ⤵️
Full response ⤵️
June 26, 2025 at 10:23 PM
It’s disappointing the Governor is doubling down on undercutting a program serving thousands of young children, building a needed early education workforce & allowing thousands of parents to participate in our workforce as a means to push drastic cuts for the wealthiest taxpayers.
Full response ⤵️
Full response ⤵️
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‼️ The bill gutting the premise of Preschool for All (SB 106 -3) is ☠️. Not moving forward. Thanks to everyone for making your voices heard loud and clear!
June 25, 2025 at 2:26 AM
‼️ The bill gutting the premise of Preschool for All (SB 106 -3) is ☠️. Not moving forward. Thanks to everyone for making your voices heard loud and clear!
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Earlier this afternoon I was proud to be joined by @multco.bsky.social board colleagues @meghanmoyer.bsky.social, @shannonsingleton.bsky.social, @vincejonesdixon.bsky.social as we stood united against this undemocratic attempt to kill Preschool for All by the State Legislature.
Preschool For all Press Conference 062425
YouTube video by Multnomah County Communications
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June 24, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Earlier this afternoon I was proud to be joined by @multco.bsky.social board colleagues @meghanmoyer.bsky.social, @shannonsingleton.bsky.social, @vincejonesdixon.bsky.social as we stood united against this undemocratic attempt to kill Preschool for All by the State Legislature.
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This past week, I received a lot of emails with concerns about Preschool For All. I am not in favor of making sweeping changes. One narrative we’re hearing is that high income earners are leaving Multnomah County. That is not true. Below are data sets showing that. #PreschoolForAll #MultCo #ORleg
June 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
This past week, I received a lot of emails with concerns about Preschool For All. I am not in favor of making sweeping changes. One narrative we’re hearing is that high income earners are leaving Multnomah County. That is not true. Below are data sets showing that. #PreschoolForAll #MultCo #ORleg
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Preschool for All is voter approved initiative. Any changes should only happen after extensive public engagement. Our community needs us to lead with transparency and respect for the will of the voters, especially when democracy is under attack and important programs face painful cuts. #orleg #orpol
Preschool for All is smart public policy. And top earners are growing in the County despite the misinformation from business lobbyists. We ask reporters to and leaders like Governor @tinakotek.bsky.social to check the facts.
June 24, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Preschool for All is voter approved initiative. Any changes should only happen after extensive public engagement. Our community needs us to lead with transparency and respect for the will of the voters, especially when democracy is under attack and important programs face painful cuts. #orleg #orpol
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Today at 1pm the Democratic-led Senate Finance Committee is pushing forward an anti-democratic, 11th-hour bill to kill Preschool for All - denying thousands of children the chance for quality preschool - impacting working parents & the future for all Multnomah County families.
Take action NOW!
Take action NOW!
June 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Today at 1pm the Democratic-led Senate Finance Committee is pushing forward an anti-democratic, 11th-hour bill to kill Preschool for All - denying thousands of children the chance for quality preschool - impacting working parents & the future for all Multnomah County families.
Take action NOW!
Take action NOW!
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We urgently ask that you email and call the members of the Senate Finance Committee, urging them to protect and preserve the will of the voters!
June 24, 2025 at 3:47 PM
We urgently ask that you email and call the members of the Senate Finance Committee, urging them to protect and preserve the will of the voters!
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UPDATE: Late last night, the Oregon Senate Finance Committee requested a last-minute amendment to S.B. 106, specifically written to kill Preschool for All. This will be heard today at 1pm.
June 24, 2025 at 3:47 PM
UPDATE: Late last night, the Oregon Senate Finance Committee requested a last-minute amendment to S.B. 106, specifically written to kill Preschool for All. This will be heard today at 1pm.
🚨The Oregon Legislature just posted an amendment to repeal Multnomah County’s Preschool for All 🚨
Senate Bill 106 has a work session tomorrow in Salem at 1:00 PM. Somehow there is no public hearing posted, hopefully that changes
#orleg #preschoolforall
Senate Bill 106 has a work session tomorrow in Salem at 1:00 PM. Somehow there is no public hearing posted, hopefully that changes
#orleg #preschoolforall
June 24, 2025 at 5:37 AM
🚨The Oregon Legislature just posted an amendment to repeal Multnomah County’s Preschool for All 🚨
Senate Bill 106 has a work session tomorrow in Salem at 1:00 PM. Somehow there is no public hearing posted, hopefully that changes
#orleg #preschoolforall
Senate Bill 106 has a work session tomorrow in Salem at 1:00 PM. Somehow there is no public hearing posted, hopefully that changes
#orleg #preschoolforall