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.
Top Kotek staff were concerned about first lady’s role, security requests, records show
AROUND OREGON: Gov. Tina Kotek's top staff raised questions about public resources being used for the governor's spouse. The governor's office on Friday, April 26, released emails and other documents about the issue.
Federal judge dismisses former legislative employee’s suit over Capitol harassment investigations
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from the Oregon Capitol's former chief equity officer, Nate Monson, who said he was forced to resign.
Constitution, conscience, constituents, caucus guide new Oregon Senate GOP leader Daniel Bonham
Sen. Daniel Bonham will take over leading the Senate Republican caucus from Bend Republican Tim Knopp on April 15. Both are barred from running for reelection.
Kotek considering vetoes of infrastructure projects, money for Portland shoe factory
Gov. Tina Kotek is considering vetoing money legislators set aside for six water and sewage infrastructure projects, none in the Salem area.
Oregon Gov. Kotek queries ethics commission about expanding wife’s role
Ethics Commission Executive Director Susan Myers said the commission can’t provide guidance about Gov. Tina Kotek's spouse until it resolves complaints filed against Kotek.
Where Oregon House races stand ahead of the primary
Salem will see one of the few competitive races for an Oregon House seat in 2024.
Kotek’s wife gets aide, office space as governor considers creating ‘Office of the First Spouse’
The move to create an office for the governor's wife comes shortly after three top Kotek administration officials stepped down or took leave.
Kotek chief of staff abruptly leaving, another top aide on leave
Kotek’s office declined to say why the top officials are suddenly leaving.
Biden alone in Oregon voters’ pamphlet after Trump declined to submit statement
The Trump campaign declined to submit a statement to Oregon's voter pamphlet, but the presumptive Republican nominee will still appear on the ballot.
Where Oregon Senate races stand ahead of the primary
Half the Oregon Senate is up for election, but most races are in safe Republican or Democratic districts.