Oregonians deserve to have stability, safety and opportunity. We're working to deliver that vision and bring every corner of the state along. #orleg#orpol
“While modestly good news at the state level, most Oregonians won’t be impacted by what we learned in the revenue forecast today. Many will wake up tomorrow and still struggle to pay skyrocketing healthcare costs, rising rent, and growing grocery bills.” -House Majority Leader Ben Bowman #orleg
Oregon lawmakers meeting at the Capitol to balance the state’s budget are staring down a much rosier economic forecast than expected. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/02/04/s...
To prevent the state’s budget from hemorrhaging nearly $1 billion in revenue under federal tax changes during the next two years, Oregon Democrats are proposing a strategy to selectively disconnect parts of the state’s tax code from its full, automatic connection to the federal code. #orleg#orpol
To prevent the state’s budget from hemorrhaging nearly $1 billion in revenue under federal tax changes during the next two years, Oregon Democrats in the state Legislature are proposing a strategy to selectively disconnect parts of the state’s tax code from the federal code. buff.ly/R5sKMun
Rep. Annessa Hartman shared her story of going through four rounds of radiation treatment after being diagnosed with Stage 3 cervical cancer in November. “This was all preventable,” she said. #orleg#orpol
A group of legislators in Oregon and outside the state are pushing for the family’s release. They include state Rep. Ricki Ruiz, a Democrat from Gresham who once attended the same elementary school as 7-year-old Diana and has been documenting the family’s plight on his Facebook page. #orpol#orleg
Rep. Susan McLain, a Forest Grove Democrat who introduced the bill, said automated cars represent an “opportunity for people who really care about getting around that can’t drive themselves and want to have more choices.” #orpol#orleg
“We are not asking schools to patrol neighborhoods or share rumors or alert people across the community,” said state Rep. Sarah Finger McDonald, D-Corvallis, who is the chief sponsor of House Bill 4079. #orleg#orpol
Rep. Shannon Jones Isadore, a Northwest Portland Democrat and chief co-sponsor, said the bill would ensure that the Oregon National Guard is available to fight wildfires or respond to other disasters, instead of being tied up with immigration or law enforcement sweeps. #orleg#orpol
During a panel discussion ahead of the 2026 legislative session, which kicks off on Monday, Oregon Democratic leaders made it clear that resisting the Trump administration’s agenda will take center stage in Salem.
House Democrats are stepping up with bold bills in the 2026 short session aimed at safeguarding constitutional rights and community safety in the face of rising federal immigration enforcement. #orleg#orpol
Oregon won’t govern by fear. We govern by values.
“We value the freedom to live without fear, and we believe diversity is a strength, not a threat.” - @repwillychotzen.bsky.social
Short session begins Feb. 2. #orleg#orpol#community
Oregon House Democrats just unveiled a slate of bills aimed at pushing back against federal policies under President Trump — from protecting civil liberties and public lands to limiting state cooperation with aggressive immigration enforcement and defending our communities’ rights. #orleg#orpol
Oregon House Democrats are pushing back. This session, we’re laser focused on defending access to care, protecting privacy and due process, and standing up for working families against harmful federal overreach. #orpol#orleg
Oregon lawmakers announced a coordinated effort to push back against federal overreach including protecting immigrants, civil liberties, schools, government data, and public dollars. Oregon stands for accountability, justice, and community safety. #orleg#orpol
House Majority Leader Ben Bowman announced the Oregon House will begin using Outcomes Reviews - a new tool to evaluate whether laws are working as intended, hear from impacted communities, and improve results for Oregonians.
Good policy means real outcomes. #orleg#orpol@benfororegon.bsky.social
Oregon Rep. Ricki Ruiz said 3 people in his district were taken by ICE agents who posed as utility workers. NW Natural, PGE have had to issue guidance in 7 languages on how to identify a legitimate employee, @miamaldonado.bsky.social reports: oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/01/08/i...
BREAKING NEWS: We are opening a formal investigation into the shooting involving federal agents in Portland today.
Our office will take every step necessary to ensure the rights and security of Oregonians are protected. #orpol#breakingnews
Less than a week after a Republican-led campaign put new money for state roads on ice, lawmakers are in a partisan squabble over how to fund winter road maintenance throughout Oregon.
Only took two days for this post to age like milk. 🫠 "The very lawmakers now urging ODOT to seek emergency funding were happy to support referring stable transportation funding to the ballot, putting road maintenance on ice for years." - Rep. @travisnelson.bsky.social#orleg#orpol
Starting January 1, new Oregon laws will crack down on hidden fees, protect renters and workers, expand health care access, and strengthen personal safety. While chaos reigns nationally, Oregon Democrats are focused on delivering real relief for families here at home. #orpol#orleg
In the time between legislative sessions, House Democrats are working every day for you. We're hearing from communities about what they need, learning about how we can improve, and advocating for what we know makes Oregon a state people want to live, work and play. #orpol#orleg
"Newport is a proud Coast Guard town. We support the brave men and women who have selflessly kept our coastline safe for decades. Our only goal is to make their work safer and more effective." - Rep. David Gomberg
Oregon’s Emergency Board allocated $7.5 m to Planned Parenthood. The critical organization has been singled out by the Trump administration after the Republican budget bill stripped its ability to bill Medicaid. #orleg#orpol
On Friday, Lamar Wise was sworn in as the State Representative of HD 48, following the passing of Rep. Hòa Nguyễn, a dear friend and colleague.
Rep. Wise has dedicated his career to advocating for Oregon’s working families, expanding access to education, opportunity, and prosperity for everyone.
“Republicans control the White House and both houses of Congress. Allowing millions of Americans, including hundreds of thousands of Oregonians, to lose access to basic food support is a failure of leadership and a national embarrassment.”
BREAKING NEWS: We’re suing the Trump administration for illegally suspending SNAP benefits.
Approximately 1 in 6 Oregonians receive SNAP benefits, including more than 214,000 children and 130,000 older adults.
LAWSUIT UPDATE RE: NATIONAL GUARD IN PORTLAND: The district court in Oregon just scheduled a hearing on Friday on the government’s motion to dissolve our second TRO, which currently prevents any Guard deployments in Oregon.
We will urge the *full* Ninth Circuit to vacate today’s decision by a three-judge panel, before illegal Guard deployments can occur. A Ninth Circuit judge has already called for a vote on whether the case should be heard by the full court. Our team will file a brief encouraging the court to do so.
Unwanted and unnecessary national guard deployment? Silence. Cutting healthcare coverage? Silence. Tariffs raising costs for families? Silence. AI videos of the President literally dumping crap on Americans citizens? Silence. Cutting food assistance to over 750,000 Oregonians? Silence. #orleg#orpol
LAWSUIT UPDATE RE: NATIONAL GUARD IN PORTLAND: District court just extended both TROs and confirmed that an expedited trial on the merits will start on 10/29.
Ninth Circuit has not yet ruled on the first TRO stay motion.
Read more about what happened & what's next.
Rep. Hudson (D-Troutdale), Chair of the House Committee on Education, said the decision to fire special education workers strikes especially close to home. Before serving in the legislature, he spent years teaching students with a range of learning differences and special needs in Oregon classrooms.
If you are interested in celebrating Rep. Nguyễn's life, her family has requested that folks send a donation to the David Douglas Education Foundation.
You can donate with a "Donation in memory of Hoa Nguyen" memo at www.ddefforkids.org/donate.
Representative Hòa Nguyễn passed away this morning surrounded by loved ones after a courageous fight against cancer.
She asked that this chapter of her life be remembered through the work of making Oregon a just, equitable, and compassionate place. #orleg#orpol
Representative Hòa Nguyễn passed away this morning surrounded by loved ones after a courageous fight against cancer.
She asked that this chapter of her life be remembered through the work of making Oregon a just, equitable, and compassionate place. #orleg#orpol
LAWSUIT UPDATE RE: NATIONAL GUARD IN PORTLAND: The Ninth Circuit just granted an administrative stay preserving the status quo: the Oregon National Guard remains federalized but the president cannot deploy them.
We'll share more updates as we have them.
Late tonight, a federal judge issued a sweeping new order prohibiting the president from deploying any National Guard forces—from any state or DC—to Oregon.
The president cannot keep playing whack-a-mole with different states’ Guard units to get around court orders and the rule of law.
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
“We will show the world why Oregon is one of the greatest places to call home. We will show that public joy is an act of resistance. That caring for & protecting our neighbors is an act of resistance. And that staying calm and deliberate, when others expect us to be afraid, is an act of resistance.”
LAWSUIT UPDATE: NATIONAL GUARD IN PORTLAND. We just filed a motion for a temporary restraining order to block the unlawful federalization of National Guard. Read for more.
Trump ripped away billions from Oregonians. He is threatening health care, housing, & our climate future. States were never meant to backfill cuts this big. We're fighting back with everything we’ve got, & during legislative days this week, we’ll be talking about what we can expect. #orpol#orleg
