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November 28, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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They both voted against confirming her. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/02/27/s...
Oregon’s Democratic Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley both told the Capital Chronicle last week that they’ll vote against her nomination. Wyden, a PRO Act supporter, called out “troubling flip-flops,” including Chavez-DeRemer’s “bizarre disavowal” of her previous support for the pro-labor legislation and her assurances to Republican senators that she opposed abortion. While representing Oregon, Chavez-DeRemer frequently promised to block any attempts to restrict access to abortion or limit using government funding for it, though she also voted for or supported several anti-abortion measures. Merkley, meanwhile, said he plans to vote against all cabinet nominees until Trump and special government employee Elon Musk stop trying to dismantle federal agencies.
September 5, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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Legislative administration says Oregon State Police's ordinance disposal team confirmed a "small suspicious package" was not a threat. Entrance that had been closed is now open. #orleg
Good afternoon, Capitol Community. We had a small suspicious package near the SE State Street entrance. Though it appeared to be low risk, OSP recommended closing the entrance and the immediate area around the package while we waited for ordinance disposal to arrive. They did not feel that stopping legislative business or evacuating the building was necessary, and I concurred. The ordinance disposal team confirmed the package was not a threat, and the entrance is now open for use. Legislative Administration works closely with OSP, and we follow their recommendations. Our intent in these situations is to ensure everyone’s safety and act out of an abundance of caution. I want to extend my thanks to OSP and the ordinance disposal team for their excellent work and quick action. We thank everyone for their concern and cooperation.
June 25, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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State troopers are currently restricting access to a sidewalk outside the Capitol and have restricted the House wing because of a reported suspicious package. 📸 @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social #orleg
House wing closed
June 25, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Legendary Portland, Oregon protestors the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence who have been out marching since the 80s are out at ‘No Kings’ rally today. “When tyranny is here and our rights are infringed we come out,” one sister said. @statesnewsroom.com
June 14, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Few protestors are more popular at today’s ‘No Kings’ march in Portland, Oregon than Caesar the “no drama” llama @statesnewsroom.com
June 14, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Thousands on the move chant “Melt ICE” and “this is what democracy looks like” along the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon for ‘No Kings’ rally @statesnewsroom.com event has been peaceful and law enforcement presence is mostly city cops on bikes.
June 14, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Thousands march through Portland, Oregon for ‘No Kings’ rally after hour of speeches from local electeds and organizers. @statesnewsroom.com
June 14, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Portland, Oregon City Council President @elanapirtle-guiney.bsky.social spoke out against recent ICE detentions of asylum seekers in Portland at the ‘No Kings’ rally that will begin marching south on SW Naito Parkway soon. State Rep. Travis Nelson, Portland Dem, also speaking. @statesnewsroom.com
June 14, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Thousands have joined the ‘No Kings’ protest that’s just gotten started at Tom Mcall Waterfont Park in Portland @statesnewsroom.com
June 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Oregon Democratic Party chair responds to killing of Minnesota lawmaker: “We will keep showing up for our communities and our values. Our democracy and government institutions will never be brought down by senseless acts of violence so long as we the people continue to stand up for what is right.”
Today, we mourn with Minnesota. The assassination of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and the targeted shootings of Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were horrific acts of politically motivated violence. This attack was an assault on public servants, on their families, and on democracy itself. We extend our deep condolences to the Hortman family, and our love and solidarity to the Minnesota DFL and statehouse community. We grieve together with you. We will not be intimidated. We will not let violence silence us. We will keep showing up for our communities and our values. Our democracy and government institutions will never be brought down by senseless acts of violence so long as we the people continue to stand up for what is right. May justice and democracy always prevail, and may the memories of Speaker and Mark Hortman be a blessing.
June 14, 2025 at 7:05 PM