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Julia Shumway is editor of Oregon Capital Chronicle and has reported on government and politics in Iowa and Nebraska, spent time at the Bend Bulletin and most recently was a legislative reporter for the Arizona Capitol Times in Phoenix. An award-winning journalist, Julia most recently reported on the tangled efforts to audit the presidential results in Arizona.
Oregon minimum wage workers will get 50-cent bump in July
Workers in Marion and Polk counties must be paid at least $15.55 an hour starting July 1.
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Oregon joins lawsuit over Trump’s order limiting vote by mail
A lawsuit filed by Democratic attorneys general argues the U.S. Constitution gives states, not the president, the authority to conduct elections.
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Three top aides leave Oregon governor’s office ahead of election
Employees departing from Gov. Tina Kotek's office are Taylor Smiley Wolfe, Kotek’s deputy chief of staff for initiatives; Legislative Director Bob Livingston and Elisabeth Shepard, public affairs and communications director.
Hundreds of Oregonians sign up to run for statewide races, Congress, Legislature
Candidates have until Friday, March 13, to withdraw from the May primary election.
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After walkouts, budget woes and tensions over Trump, Oregon lawmakers wrap for 2026 session
The 2026 short session that began in early February ended on Friday, March 6, in a flurry of final votes that will impact Oregonians in every corner of the state.
Oregon Secretary of State Read ‘deeply concerned’ about election conspiracies after FBI call
“We heard a lot of bluster and not a lot of facts,” Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read said of a call with federal officials and state election officers ahead of the 2026 election.
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Oregon health officials declare measles outbreak with five confirmed cases
After health officials declared a measles outbreak in Oregon, the state launched a dashboard to monitor virus in wastewater.
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Salinas, Merkley, immigrant rights advocates speak against ICE in Woodburn
Salinas and Merkley introduced a bill to enable people whose rights were violated by immigration officers to sue the federal government.
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Oregon lawmakers reveal reworked plans to partially delay campaign finance law
State lawmakers are again trying to delay key portions of a law limiting campaign finance contributions before it takes effect.
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Oregon Gov. Kotek, mayors call for pause on immigration enforcement
Mayors of Portland and Eugene are among the signers of a letter to federal leaders calling for a pause on immigration enforcement until uses of force are investigated. Salem Mayor Julie Hoy did not sign.
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