Hello Friends, I often observe that bills in Salem are not voted down. They don’t die of “trauma”, but rather from “old age”. After a hectic two months, we find ourselves approaching…
Category: Oregon Legislature
Secretary of State Dennis Richardson’s Courageous Battle with Cancer Comes to a Close
SALEM, OR — Deputy Secretary of State Leslie Cummings released the following statement: On Tuesday, February 26, at approximately 9:00pm, Oregon Secretary of State Dennis Richardson’s courageous battle with cancer came to…
Financial Support Details for Coast Guard and other Federal Employees from Rep. Gomberg
As the Federal shutdown enters a fourth week, 1,135 active duty Coast Guard members and 138 Coast Guard reservists on the Oregon coast remain on the job, but unpaid. Essential employees at…
Oregon Coast Trail Public Open Houses to be Held in Coos Bay 12/10, Tillamook 12/11 & Portland 12/13
Considered by many as the “crown jewel” of Oregon’s long-distance trails, the Oregon Coast Trail (OCT) stretches from the Columbia River in the north to the California border in the south, almost…
Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia Council makes first recommendations to State Legislature
September 14, 2018 SALEM, Ore.— Oregon is among the first places to document the impacts of “ocean acidification”— what happens when human-produced carbon dioxide is absorbed by seawater, resulting in chemical reactions…
May Legislative Update from Rep. Gomberg 5/29/18
By David Gomberg, State Representative, Oregon House District 10 (South Tillmaook County and Lincoln County) As I mentioned in my recent Special Session report, House rules do not let me send newsletters…
Fishing Update from Rep. Deborah Boone
April 10, 2018 – Ocean Recreational fishing opportunities are getting a boost from NOAA fisheries, who have authorized a new Oregon recreational fishery which should add to economic benefits for coastal communities….
Tiffiny Mitchell Kicks Off Campaign for State Rep. with More Than 70 Supporters
Community Support and Key Organizations Give Tiffiny Mitchell a Strong Start Astoria, OR – On Monday, April 2nd, more than 70 local supporters joined Tiffiny Mitchell at Buoy Beer Company to officially…
Fresh Candidate Enters Senate District 16 Race
John Maxwell has announced his candidacy for Oregon Senate district 16 in the 2018 general election. “It is important that the people of Senate District 16 have a choice on the ballot”…
Orr Announces Candidacy for State House District 32
John Orr has filed to run for the Oregon House of Representatives, serving the residents of District 32 (Tillamook and Clatsop Counties, the seat currently held by Debbie Boone.) Orr is running…
