OR Republican walkout: Veteran, military bills stalled by Senate Republicans
Oregon House Representative Paul Evans (D-Monmouth) says the Republican-led walkout in the Senate is stalling bills that would suport the military and veterans.
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Oregon House Representative Paul Evans (D-Monmouth) says the Republican-led walkout in the Senate is stalling bills that would suport the military and veterans.
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The Oregon Legislature's short sessions—held on even numbered years—are historically unusual. These month-long sessions are often used to fast-track uncontroversial policies or pass emergency budget packages to hold the state over for another year. Despite their swiftness, these sessions are not void of drama: The last time the state held a short session in 2020, Oregon Republicans made sure to cut it shorter by fleeing the capitol over a hotly contested climate change bill. Yet,...
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