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The effort was a test of fledgling political group Timber Unity's might. It's the third time opponents have failed to recall a Democrat this year.

Democratic members of the Oregon Senate stand in the mostly empty Senate chambers at the Oregon Capitol in Salem, Ore., on Thursday, June 27, 2019. On the eighth day of a walkout by Republican senators, Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney adjourned the session shortly after it began due lacking the required number of senators to meet a quorum. Bryan M. Vance Originally published on July 7, 2021 2:08 pm A push by gun rights supporters to eject one of Oregon’s top Republicans has misfired...

Tiffiny Mitchell’s new book “The Adventures of Billy Gus: I Can Fly!” is a charming story of a young autistic boys great imagination and the many adventures he goes on Share Article Recent release “The Adventures of Billy Gus: I Can Fly!” from Page Publishing author Tiffiny Mitchell is an adorable tale that follows Billy Gus and his best friend, Morris, a stuffed monkey through their magnificent journeys. Billy Gus may not be able to communicate and have adventures like other children...

Bryan M. Vance Originally published on April 6, 2021 1:57 pm On March 25, Senate Minority Leader Fred Girod and five of his Republican colleagues committed an act that some in their party felt was a betrayal: They showed up for work. As the chamber took up a proposal to ban firearms in state buildings and pave the way for other bans, six of the Senate’s 11 Republicans showed up to the floor, ensuring that the chamber had the minimum 20 members present required to take up business. That b...

Senate GOP leader faces recall effort for not walking out April 7, 2021 GMT SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon state Senate Minority Leader Fred Girod faces a recall effort because he was among GOP lawmakers who allowed the chamber to reach a quorum last month while it debated whether to ban firearms in state buildings. Oregon Public Broadcating reports that Girod and five fellow Republicans were on hand March 25, ensuring the chamber had the minimum 20 members present required to take up business. Re...

Bills to pay reparations for slavery stir tough feelings March 09 2021 I feel like this is truly the right thing for Oregon to do in order to right the wrongs of the past. Should Oregonians pay thousands each year in reparations to descendants of enslaved people? Thats the question Oregon lawmakers take up Wednesday morning, March 10, as they discuss two senate bills requiring the state to study paying reparations to African American Oregonians who can trace their ancestry to slaver...

The Oregon Legislature returned to the Capitol on Monday amid a raging pandemic that has the Salem-area under an "extreme risk" listing for COVID-19 infections. The 60-member House and 30-member Senate wore face masks and maintained 6 feet of separation while meeting in the chambers in the 1938 art deco Capitol. The agenda was to swear in members, elect leaders and set rules for the session. The session wont officially get underway until Jan. 19. The rules turned out to be the main sticking poi...

December 15 2020 Gov. Brown calls legislators together, the Monday before Christmas, to address the pandemic and wildfires. After weeks of negotiations with lawmakers, Gov. Kate Brown announced a one-day special session of the Legislature to deal with COVID-19 related issues. The session is set for Monday, Dec. 21, marking an unusual Christmas-week session. The need for state action has grown in recent weeks as Congress has failed to come up with a bill extending several key programs on...

SALEM — After weeks of negotiations with lawmakers, Gov. Kate Brown announced a one-day special session of the Legislature will convene Monday, Dec. 21, to deal with COVID-19 related issues. The need for state action has grown in recent weeks as Congress has failed to come up with a bill extending several key programs on unemployment, a eviction moratorium and small business subsidies. Brown says she will ask for $800 million to help Oregon residents who have battled a pandemic and one of ...

December 15 2020 Gov. Brown calls legislators together, the Monday before Christmas, to address the pandemic and wildfires. After weeks of negotiations with lawmakers, Gov. Kate Brown announced a one-day special session of the Legislature to deal with COVID-19 related issues. The session is set for Monday, Dec. 21, marking an unusual Christmas-week session. The need for state action has grown in recent weeks as Congress has failed to come up with a bill extending several key programs on...