Oregon Senate Democrats
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- Account updated by staff
- Account updated by staff
A new state law effective Jan. 1 will give Oregonians extra protection to look out for each other amid aggression by the federal government. Senate Bill 1191 says people can inform others of their constitutional and civil rights without being guilty of interfering with law enforcement.
December 13, 2025 at 12:48 AM
A new state law effective Jan. 1 will give Oregonians extra protection to look out for each other amid aggression by the federal government. Senate Bill 1191 says people can inform others of their constitutional and civil rights without being guilty of interfering with law enforcement.
Senate Majority Leader Kayse Jama responded to the President's escalating rhetoric against immigrants this week, saying in part, “Oregonians are rejecting this president's bigotry."
More in the statement: bit.ly/Jama-statement
More in the statement: bit.ly/Jama-statement
December 4, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Senate Majority Leader Kayse Jama responded to the President's escalating rhetoric against immigrants this week, saying in part, “Oregonians are rejecting this president's bigotry."
More in the statement: bit.ly/Jama-statement
More in the statement: bit.ly/Jama-statement
Emergency action by the Oregon legislature will preserve OHP patients' access to care at Planned Parenthood after the option was threatened by the Trump administration’s federal budget law.
More from KGW News: bit.ly/KGW-story
More from KGW News: bit.ly/KGW-story
November 25, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Emergency action by the Oregon legislature will preserve OHP patients' access to care at Planned Parenthood after the option was threatened by the Trump administration’s federal budget law.
More from KGW News: bit.ly/KGW-story
More from KGW News: bit.ly/KGW-story
When Sen. Deb Patterson and 17 other legislators called for gas and electricity to stay on for families struggling with their bills, Oregon's largest power companies said yes. Read more in The Oregonian bit.ly/O-story
November 21, 2025 at 10:03 PM
When Sen. Deb Patterson and 17 other legislators called for gas and electricity to stay on for families struggling with their bills, Oregon's largest power companies said yes. Read more in The Oregonian bit.ly/O-story
After today's state economic analysis, Sen. Majority Leader Kayse Jama responded, saying in part, "President Trump’s attacks on working families are playing out in real time with slowed wage growth coming up against rising prices for food and utilities." More: bit.ly/Dec-rev
November 19, 2025 at 8:04 PM
After today's state economic analysis, Sen. Majority Leader Kayse Jama responded, saying in part, "President Trump’s attacks on working families are playing out in real time with slowed wage growth coming up against rising prices for food and utilities." More: bit.ly/Dec-rev
A judge has barred the Trump administration from deploying National Guard forces in Oregon. State Senator Kayse Jama said in part, "Today’s ruling renews my confidence that facts still matter in our courts and that checks on executive power are still possible." Read more: bit.ly/ruling-statement
November 8, 2025 at 2:56 AM
A judge has barred the Trump administration from deploying National Guard forces in Oregon. State Senator Kayse Jama said in part, "Today’s ruling renews my confidence that facts still matter in our courts and that checks on executive power are still possible." Read more: bit.ly/ruling-statement
Executive action by Governor Kotek and community-level support throughout Oregon will mean some relief for people facing the shutoff of food assistance benefits Sunday, but the Trump administration can't dodge its responsibilities with Oregon tax dollars.
Press release: bit.ly/OR-response
Press release: bit.ly/OR-response
October 31, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Executive action by Governor Kotek and community-level support throughout Oregon will mean some relief for people facing the shutoff of food assistance benefits Sunday, but the Trump administration can't dodge its responsibilities with Oregon tax dollars.
Press release: bit.ly/OR-response
Press release: bit.ly/OR-response
Sen. Kayse Jama and other Oregon leaders are calling on the Trump administration to issue SNAP benefits, writing in part:
"We are deeply concerned that while other federal programs remain funded, millions of Americans are being placed at risk of hunger."
See the full letter: bit.ly/snap-letter
"We are deeply concerned that while other federal programs remain funded, millions of Americans are being placed at risk of hunger."
See the full letter: bit.ly/snap-letter
October 27, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Sen. Kayse Jama and other Oregon leaders are calling on the Trump administration to issue SNAP benefits, writing in part:
"We are deeply concerned that while other federal programs remain funded, millions of Americans are being placed at risk of hunger."
See the full letter: bit.ly/snap-letter
"We are deeply concerned that while other federal programs remain funded, millions of Americans are being placed at risk of hunger."
See the full letter: bit.ly/snap-letter
The Trump admin will cut off SNAP food benefits for Nov. while they refuse to reopen the government.
The president and his party are causing extra hardship for the 757,000 Oregonians who use SNAP benefits to help them get by.
#orpol #orleg #governmentshutdown #snap
The president and his party are causing extra hardship for the 757,000 Oregonians who use SNAP benefits to help them get by.
#orpol #orleg #governmentshutdown #snap
October 23, 2025 at 10:18 PM
The Trump admin will cut off SNAP food benefits for Nov. while they refuse to reopen the government.
The president and his party are causing extra hardship for the 757,000 Oregonians who use SNAP benefits to help them get by.
#orpol #orleg #governmentshutdown #snap
The president and his party are causing extra hardship for the 757,000 Oregonians who use SNAP benefits to help them get by.
#orpol #orleg #governmentshutdown #snap
After a three-judge panel ruled today on National Guard forces in Oregon, Sen. Majority Leader Kayse Jama said, in part,
“Oregon does not need federalized armed forces fortifying government buildings."
Read the full statement: bit.ly/9th-Circuit
“Oregon does not need federalized armed forces fortifying government buildings."
Read the full statement: bit.ly/9th-Circuit
October 21, 2025 at 1:40 AM
After a three-judge panel ruled today on National Guard forces in Oregon, Sen. Majority Leader Kayse Jama said, in part,
“Oregon does not need federalized armed forces fortifying government buildings."
Read the full statement: bit.ly/9th-Circuit
“Oregon does not need federalized armed forces fortifying government buildings."
Read the full statement: bit.ly/9th-Circuit
Willamette Week is illuminating a harsh truth: nursing and residential-care jobs in Oregon have the highest annual rate of nonfatal workplace injuries. That's why Senate Democrats took action, passing Senate Bill 537, a new law for safety in health care jobs.
Read the story: bit.ly/SenateBill537
Read the story: bit.ly/SenateBill537
October 15, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Willamette Week is illuminating a harsh truth: nursing and residential-care jobs in Oregon have the highest annual rate of nonfatal workplace injuries. That's why Senate Democrats took action, passing Senate Bill 537, a new law for safety in health care jobs.
Read the story: bit.ly/SenateBill537
Read the story: bit.ly/SenateBill537
In a guest column in @thelundreport.bsky.social, Sen. Deb Patterson confronts federal mass cuts to health care, saying that despite cruel decisions by national politicians, Oregon can harness the state's spirit of innovation to weather budget hardships. Read the full column: bit.ly/opinion-future
October 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
In a guest column in @thelundreport.bsky.social, Sen. Deb Patterson confronts federal mass cuts to health care, saying that despite cruel decisions by national politicians, Oregon can harness the state's spirit of innovation to weather budget hardships. Read the full column: bit.ly/opinion-future
The Trump administration has intensified threats of armed federal forces in Oregon. Sen. Majority Leader Kayse Jama said, in part:
“Federal aggression violates our rights; interferes with local, trusted law enforcement duties; and drains taxpayer resources that could truly serve Oregon’s people."
“Federal aggression violates our rights; interferes with local, trusted law enforcement duties; and drains taxpayer resources that could truly serve Oregon’s people."
September 27, 2025 at 8:04 PM
The Trump administration has intensified threats of armed federal forces in Oregon. Sen. Majority Leader Kayse Jama said, in part:
“Federal aggression violates our rights; interferes with local, trusted law enforcement duties; and drains taxpayer resources that could truly serve Oregon’s people."
“Federal aggression violates our rights; interferes with local, trusted law enforcement duties; and drains taxpayer resources that could truly serve Oregon’s people."
Laws going into effect September 26, 2025, expand access to housing and protect Oregon consumers, ultimately putting money in pockets of those who need it most. Cost of living and access to housing continue to be top priorities for Oregonians. More: bit.ly/new-OR-laws
September 23, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Laws going into effect September 26, 2025, expand access to housing and protect Oregon consumers, ultimately putting money in pockets of those who need it most. Cost of living and access to housing continue to be top priorities for Oregonians. More: bit.ly/new-OR-laws
Updated COVID vaccines are available in Oregon to anyone 6 months old and above without a prescription. Ages 7 and up can get the COVID vaccine at a pharmacy. Children 6 months through six years old can get the vaccine from their pediatrician or another medical clinic. More info: bit.ly/OR-vax
September 20, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Updated COVID vaccines are available in Oregon to anyone 6 months old and above without a prescription. Ages 7 and up can get the COVID vaccine at a pharmacy. Children 6 months through six years old can get the vaccine from their pediatrician or another medical clinic. More info: bit.ly/OR-vax
The Senate is set to take up transportation funding bills at the end of the month, and support from cities and counties across the state is strong.
Read what a Deschutes County commissioner to say in this letter to the Oregonian: bit.ly/LTE-Bend #orpol #orleg
#KeepOregonMoving
Read what a Deschutes County commissioner to say in this letter to the Oregonian: bit.ly/LTE-Bend #orpol #orleg
#KeepOregonMoving
September 17, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The Senate is set to take up transportation funding bills at the end of the month, and support from cities and counties across the state is strong.
Read what a Deschutes County commissioner to say in this letter to the Oregonian: bit.ly/LTE-Bend #orpol #orleg
#KeepOregonMoving
Read what a Deschutes County commissioner to say in this letter to the Oregonian: bit.ly/LTE-Bend #orpol #orleg
#KeepOregonMoving
"There is no acceptable role for violence in politics. It is painful to imagine the loss Charlie Kirk's family is feeling today...Everyone has a part in maintaining peaceful political systems, and I challenge all Oregonians to strengthen their commitment to that ideal."
- Sen. Kayse Jama
- Sen. Kayse Jama
September 11, 2025 at 12:56 AM
"There is no acceptable role for violence in politics. It is painful to imagine the loss Charlie Kirk's family is feeling today...Everyone has a part in maintaining peaceful political systems, and I challenge all Oregonians to strengthen their commitment to that ideal."
- Sen. Kayse Jama
- Sen. Kayse Jama
Students are back in the swing of the school year. Oregon lawmakers this year strengthened education in our state, with 2025 bills increasing funding, setting accountability standards, and protecting local decisions on textbooks. Read more under "Education and Children": bit.ly/2025-wins
September 9, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Students are back in the swing of the school year. Oregon lawmakers this year strengthened education in our state, with 2025 bills increasing funding, setting accountability standards, and protecting local decisions on textbooks. Read more under "Education and Children": bit.ly/2025-wins
The Senate will meet Sept. 17 to honor a crucial responsibility: prevent serious, avoidable harm on Oregon roads. Especially with the federal government destabilizing public services, Oregon can't risk the consequences of inaction: unplowed passes, deteriorating roads, or unsteady bridges. #orleg
September 5, 2025 at 12:22 AM
The Senate will meet Sept. 17 to honor a crucial responsibility: prevent serious, avoidable harm on Oregon roads. Especially with the federal government destabilizing public services, Oregon can't risk the consequences of inaction: unplowed passes, deteriorating roads, or unsteady bridges. #orleg
Every Oregonian deserves a safe way to get where they need to go. Today we're considering a transportation funding proposal that invests in keeping our roads and bridges safe, stabilizing local transit, and maintaining services like pothole repair and snow plowing that keep us moving. #orpol #orleg
September 1, 2025 at 5:19 PM
New analysis says the Trump budget will cost Oregon over $800 million by the end of '27, jeopardizing the state budget for crucial programs. Here's how Senate Democratic leaders see the situation: Sen. Jama bit.ly/Jama-forecast | Sen. Wagner bit.ly/Wagner-forecast
August 28, 2025 at 6:24 PM
New analysis says the Trump budget will cost Oregon over $800 million by the end of '27, jeopardizing the state budget for crucial programs. Here's how Senate Democratic leaders see the situation: Sen. Jama bit.ly/Jama-forecast | Sen. Wagner bit.ly/Wagner-forecast
More than 70K Oregon households had utilities cut off last year because they could not afford to pay. 2025 state legislation demanded better of investor-owned gas and electric companies, and the new laws were signed in a ceremony yesterday. OPB has the story here: bit.ly/opb-signing #orpol #orleg
August 26, 2025 at 8:32 PM
More than 70K Oregon households had utilities cut off last year because they could not afford to pay. 2025 state legislation demanded better of investor-owned gas and electric companies, and the new laws were signed in a ceremony yesterday. OPB has the story here: bit.ly/opb-signing #orpol #orleg
Oregon's environment makes our state exceptional, and Oregon Senate Democrats this year acted to protect it: keeping "forever chemicals" out of firefighting foam, cutting out plastic bags at checkout, and protecting beavers in spots where they help improve water quality. More info: bit.ly/2025-wins
August 26, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Oregon's environment makes our state exceptional, and Oregon Senate Democrats this year acted to protect it: keeping "forever chemicals" out of firefighting foam, cutting out plastic bags at checkout, and protecting beavers in spots where they help improve water quality. More info: bit.ly/2025-wins
Oregon rivers and lakes are refreshing in hot weather, but they also can be deadly. Most drowning deaths in Oregon are in natural bodies of water. Borrow a life jacket if you don't have one. The state Marine Board has a map of life jacket loaner stations near waterways: bit.ly/loaner-stations
August 22, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Oregon rivers and lakes are refreshing in hot weather, but they also can be deadly. Most drowning deaths in Oregon are in natural bodies of water. Borrow a life jacket if you don't have one. The state Marine Board has a map of life jacket loaner stations near waterways: bit.ly/loaner-stations
Deferred maintenance is a public safety issue. We already see the effects of underfunded infrastructure: crumbling pavement, delayed plowing, and canceled bus routes. The transportation funding proposal we’re taking up in a special session starting Aug. 29 handles the problems before they get worse.
August 18, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Deferred maintenance is a public safety issue. We already see the effects of underfunded infrastructure: crumbling pavement, delayed plowing, and canceled bus routes. The transportation funding proposal we’re taking up in a special session starting Aug. 29 handles the problems before they get worse.