Commentary: Did Oregonians Vote for That?

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Commentary: Did Oregonians Vote for That?

Commentary by, Representative E. Werner Reschke & Representative Carl Wilson

As the legislature enters the final week of the 2019 session, Senate Republicans have left the State Capitol in protest of many things. Their absence means many policy & budget bills remain unpassed. However, a continuing resolution, passed and signed before Senate Republicans left, will keep state government humming along for at least the next 3 months.

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Bev Clarno appointed as Oregon Secretary of State

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Bev Clarno appointed as Oregon Secretary of State

Salem, Ore. — Governor Kate Brown today appointed former state legislator from Redmond Bev Clarno as Oregon’s Secretary of State. During her tenure, Clarno served as Speaker of the House and Senate Republican Leader, and she was also appointed by President George W. Bush as Director for Region 10 of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Oregon Legislature Takes Aim at 2nd Amendment [UPDATED]

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Oregon Legislature Takes Aim at 2nd Amendment [UPDATED]

Salem, Ore. – Today, Oregon’s legislators return to Salem to prepare for the 2019 session. In their email inboxes, they will find Oregonians have already begun to react to proposed firearms-related bills. House Republican Leader Carl Wilson minced no words after review of SB 501.

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