Rep. Mitchell represents House District 32 on Oregon’s North Coast SALEM, Ore. – Rep. Tiffiny Mitchell (D-Astoria) announced March 10th she would not seek reelection to her House District 32 seat in…
Category: Oregon Legislature
Governor Brown Signs Executive Order to Combat Climate Change in Oregon (Oregon Environmental Council – 03/10/20)
Executive Order Reaffirms Oregon’s Commitment to Reducing Statewide Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Supporting the Expansion of a Clean Energy Economy PORTLAND, OR – Governor Kate Brown today issued an Executive Order solidifying…
OREGON STATE LEGISLATURE REPORT: 2020 Session Conclusion
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 Two weeks ago, I wrote you with an update on the bills and budgets being considered for the 2020 legislative session. Sadly, not one of…
Controversial Cap-and-Trade, SB1530 Opposed by Democrats, Johnson & Witt; Republicans No-Show at Evening House Session
Opposition to Senate Bill 1530, also known as the Carbon Cap-and-trade, caused most Republican lawmakers to not attend a Legislative Session last night, Tuesday February 18th, denying the house a quorum for…
OREGON STATE REPRESENTATIVE NEWS FROM DAVID GOMBERG: What’s Happening in Salem?
By Representative David Gomberg We are quickly approaching the mid-point of the 2020 session, and with the first deadline behind us, many proposals have died. When Oregon voters approved the addition of…
From Congressman Kurt Schrader: January Update, Telephone Town Hall Feb. 12th
When I was recently in Tillamook County, I had the chance to visit Helping Hands which provides transitional housing for those who have experienced homelessness and addiction. In Tillamook County they are…
ODOT ALERT: Truck convoys Thursday Feb. 6 may bring highway delays
PORTLAND – Truck convoys joining a political rally Thursday at the Oregon Capitol may bring heavy congestion to local freeways. Travelers on most area state highways should prepare for added congestion and…
Tillamook Mayor Suzanne Weber Files to Run for Oregon Legislature
TILLAMOOK, OR – Tillamook Mayor Suzanne Weber has announced her candidacy for the Oregon Legislature in House District 32. The seat is currently held by Rep. Tiffiny Mitchell. “I’ve spent my career…
FROM REP. DAVID GOMBERG: 2020 State Legislative Preview
I am frequently approached by people who tell me they appreciate my regular legislative and news updates. Thank you! I write these reports myself and work hard to include information I think…
New permits, fee increases to hike and fish in Oregon, take effect in 2020
Oregon public land officials have announced visiting and recreational activity costs are expected to increase while new permit systems limit access to large regions of backcountry. By The Associated Press SALEM (AP)…
