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.
While Oregon lawmakers debated campaign finance limits, Phil Knight gave $2 million to Republican PAC
Nike co-founder Phil Knight gave $2 million on Feb. 15 to the Bring Balance to Salem PAC. Such large contributions would be outlawed under a new campaign finance bill.
Two Republican senators try for statewide office and other Oregon filing day surprises
More than 325 candidates have filed to run for Oregon offices in the May 21 election.
Gov. Kotek signing expansive drug addiction bill while reviewing other proposals
With the 2024 session over, the momentum moves to Gov. Kotek's office as she carefully reviews the legislation that was passed.
Final piece of $376 million Oregon housing package clears Legislature
The legislature is giving grants to Burns, McMinnville, Amity and Toledo and infrastructure projects to help add homes in small cities.
Oregon is one signature away from ending unlimited campaign contributions
A set of campaign finance limits passed the Senate on Thursday and heads to Gov. Tina Kotek.
In a departure from last year, Oregon Legislature wraps up session in high spirits
The 35-day session prioritized the homelessness and drug addiction crises, pouring millions into housing and treatment programs.
Oregon Legislature nears votes on ‘historic’ campaign finance reform agreement
A legislative proposal would cap Oregon campaign contributions from individuals, corporations, groups like unions and political parties.
Oregon House passes Gov. Tina Kotek’s housing bill, approves $369 million
A housing package that will invest in infrastructure, homebuilding and homeless shelters is heading to the governor's desk with bipartisan support.
Oregon Senate approves $369 million for housing, easier urban boundary expansions
OREGON NEWS: Republicans and Democrats joined to push through a major housing package in the Oregon Senate. Funding would flow through several state agencies to boost home construction around the state.
Denyc Boles ends campaign for Oregon 6th Congressional District
Former Salem legislator Denyc Boles said she is no longer seeking the Republican nomination for Oregon's 6th Congressional District.