Julia Shumway - Oregon Capital Chronicle
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 Democrats lead in fundraising for competitive congressional districts
Democrat Janelle Bynum brought in the most money of any candidate during May and June.
Oregon Rep. Chavez-DeRemer has mixed record on LGBTQ+ issues in Congress
U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer introduced a bill to reverse dishonorable military discharges under Don't Ask, Don't Tell but supported barring transgender girls from playing girls' sports.
Rep. Blumenauer calls on Biden to withdraw while other Oregon Dems stay silent
Rep. Earl Blumenauer called for President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race on Wednesday. Other members of Oregon’s Democratic congressional delegation are keeping mum.
Oregonians wary of artificial intelligence, survey finds
Oregonians were generally optimistic about AI being used for advancements in medicine, science and research, but they were most worried about its impact on jobs.
Ballot measures on cannabis unions, higher corporate taxes could be on November ballot
Election officials will determine whether backers of the two proposals collected enough valid signatures from Oregon voters.
Anti-Jewish, anti-Muslim acts spur surge in reported hate incidents in Oregon
Race remains the largest motivating factor behind bias incidents reported to a state hotline, but reports of incidents targeting Jews and Muslims over their religion spiked this year.
Federal jury rejects former Oregon legislative staffer’s unjust firing claim
Laura Hanson was fired twice by different Democratic legislators and claimed retaliation.
Unusual coin toss determines outcome of 7-7 tie in Oregon House primary
AROUND OREGON: An obscure piece of state election law meant one Eugene primary was settled by coin flip, with elections workers standing in for candidates.
Deadlocked Oregon ethics commission won’t investigate complaints against Gov. Kotek
Kotek has since abandoned her plans to give first lady Aimee Kotek Wilson a larger policy role in the governor’s office.
Complaint alleges Oregon GOP congressional candidate Mike Erickson withheld financial information
Mike Erickson has self-funded prior Congressional campaigns. He's challenging Rep. Andrea Salinas for her seat in one of the most competitive districts in the U.S.