Ban on polystyrene passes Oregon Senate, moves on to House

Ban on polystyrene passes Oregon Senate, moves on to House

SALEM, Ore. - “Polystyrene is a threat to the health of our communities and our land,” said Senator Janeen Sollman (D-Hillsboro), sponsor of Senate Bill 543. “This is a step towards a more sustainable and mindful approach to consumption and a commitment to preserving the health, beauty, and diversity of Oregon for generations to come.”

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Governor continues to erode faith in Public Health Institutions with new mask mandates

Governor continues to erode faith in Public Health Institutions with new mask mandates

SALEM, Ore. – Governor Brown has issued two new mask mandates just weeks after lifting them. This time, for K-12 students – the group least likely to become seriously ill, be hospitalized, pass the virus to others, or die from COVID-19 – and state employees.

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Oregon Institute of Technology officially designated as Oregon’s Polytechnic University

Oregon Institute of Technology officially designated as Oregon’s Polytechnic University

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) has received official designation from the Oregon Legislature as Oregon’s Polytechnic University through the passage of House Bill 2472A. The designation identifies Oregon Tech as the state’s polytechnic university, specializing in tech-infused degrees and a unique teaching and learning approach that is hands-on, experiential and project-based.

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Sen. Linthicum on Gov. Brown's power-hungry emergency orders

Sen. Linthicum on Gov. Brown's power-hungry emergency orders

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Today, Senator Dennis Linthicum (R-Klamath Falls) issued a statement about Governor Kate Brown extending her emergency orders to maintain dictatorial control under the guise of COVID-19 safety measures, even as COVID-19 is undergoing a dramatic decline in Oregon.

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Local Lawmakers file suit against Governor Brown

Local Lawmakers file suit against Governor Brown

On October 16, 2020, attorney James L. Buchal filed a 13-page complaint against Governor Kate Brown alleging that Brown’s emergency orders exceeded her authority granted by the Oregon Constitution.

The complaint identifies the Plaintiffs as Senator Dennis Linthicum (R-Klamath Falls), Representative Mike Nearman (R-Independence), Representative E. Werner Reschke (R-Klamath Falls), and Washington County businessman Neil Ruggles.

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Commentary: Reopen Klamath County

Commentary: Reopen Klamath County

Commentary by, Ryan McNiven, Klamath Falls
The Citizens to Reopen Klamath County, formerly Klamath County Patriots, wanted to respond to the recent Herald and News article regarding our gathering at the fairgrounds. We realize there are questions about who we are, what we represent, and what our goals are. As responsible community partners, we wanted to take the opportunity to clarify these questions.

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Klamath Falls Legislators respond to early session closure

Klamath Falls Legislators respond to early session closure

Yesterday, Oregon Democrats abruptly ended the 2020 short session by closing the 2020 legislative session early. Effectively killing all budget bills, and the bills the short session was intended for. Cap and Trade will likely die in its current form as a result of the Republican boycott.

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Senator Linthicum among Republicans that walked out

Senator Linthicum among Republicans that walked out

SALEM, Ore. – Yesterday, Senator Dennis Linthicum (R-Klamath Falls) was part of the Senate Republican Caucus that denied quorum in opposition of SB 1530 or cap and trade. The short session was intended for simple policy and budget fixes, not expansive legislation that will touch every corner of the state like cap and trade.

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Commentary: Fatal Conceit

Commentary: Fatal Conceit

Commentary by, Oregon State Senator, Dennis Linthicum

Oregonians are keenly aware that there has been trouble brewing in Salem’s marbled halls. Metro-centric Democrats have achieved super-majority standing in both Legislative Chambers. While in the minority, Republicans, like myself, have sound fiscal and legitimate policy perspectives, and like all minorities, we deserve to be heard. But that has not been the case this legislative session when my colleagues and I have been run over and bullied time and time again! Our ideas are ignored, and our voices remain muted.

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Bag police coming for retailers near you

Bag police coming for retailers near you

Salem, Ore.—Democrats are attempting to pass cap and trade—a crony scam that robs Oregon’s smallest businesses and consumers to give out subsidies to politically-well connected entities—but their attempts are starting to get turbulent, per the Salem Reporter.

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Republicans kick off Sunshine Week with calls for Brown to be investigated

Republicans kick off Sunshine Week with calls for Brown to be investigated

SALEM, Ore.—Sunshine Week—a celebration of transparency in government—comes at an inopportune time for the Brown administration. Republicans are kicking off Sunshine Week with calls for Democrat Gov. Kate Brown to be investigated and claim that her legislative agenda chipping away at public records access paired with a perceived cover-up could be grounds for her resignation.

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Lobbying for their future, and $2.2 million

Lobbying for their future, and $2.2 million

When senior Madison Mefford learned that Gilchrist Junior-Senior High School was at risk of losing small school funding and classes and programs that funding provides, she jumped at the chance to do something about it.

Mefford was among 10 students from Gilchrist, Lost River, Chiloquin and Bonanza high schools who, as members of Klamath County School District’s Legislative Team, traveled to the Capitol in Salem Monday to testify before the House Committee on Education. They urged lawmakers to support a bill that would guarantee their schools continue to receive $2.2 million in small school funding.

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Op-Ed: Smoke and Mirrors

Op-Ed: Smoke and Mirrors

Op-Ed Commentary by, Dennis Linthicum, Oregon State Senate District 28 - Klamath Falls

After the recent elections, the Democrat Party has a “super” majority in both of Oregon’s Legislative chambers. They also own the Governor’s office. This means they have a 66% majority in the legislature and can pass any tax or spending increases without pesky Republicans getting in the way.

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OR Senate Votes Unanimously on SB1557 - Supporting ORNG Attend College

OR Senate Votes Unanimously on SB1557 - Supporting ORNG Attend College

Today, the Oregon State Senate voted unanimously to pass Senate Bill 1557, helping men and women serving in Oregon's National Guard, who are attending college. The bill amends current law to allow college students who are called up to serve the state for 30 days or less to retake college classes without additional cost.

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