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.
Peterson drops out of Oregon 5th District race, endorses Bynum in Democratic primary
Peterson’s exit means a head-to-head matchup between Bynum and 2022 nominee McLeod-Skinner in one of the most competitive races in the U.S.
Oregon House passes school bus camera bill
The law allows school districts to add cameras to buses to catch and ticket drivers who break traffic laws.
Dark money group targets Oregon swing districts with new mailers, ads
The Coalition for Safe, Healthy and Prosperous Communities doesn’t disclose donors but has spent big to help Republicans, including Salem Rep. Kevin Mannix.
Five years after pushing for permanent daylight time, Oregon senator seeks switch to standard time
Sen. Kim Thatcher is spearheading a new multistate effort to stick with standard time year-round.
Oregon lawmakers propose pared-down version of Kotek housing bill
A housing plan advanced by a Senate committee includes $350 million, down from the $600 million Gov. Tina Kotek wanted.
Oregon lawmaker’s ‘simple’ attempt to push back against book bans becomes culture war flash point
A Senate bill would prevent districts from banning textbooks or library books because they include stories about protected groups.
Oregon Gov. Kotek pushes Senate panel to approve $500 million housing plan
Environmental groups still staunchly oppose a section in the governor's housing proposal that would make it easier to expand cities.
Latest Oregon economic forecast shows up to $1.7 billion available for housing, addiction and more
Lawmakers were eagerly anticipating a state economic forecast as they fine-tune plans to spur housing production, boost homeless shelters and expand addiction treatment.
Attorneys for Erickson, Salinas make case to appeals court in campaign defamation suit
The appeals court decision will determine whether Erickson’s $800,000 lawsuit moves forward.
Oregon Legislature gets to work on homelessness, addiction and other issues
State lawmakers face a marathon 35-day session, with hundreds of bills to consider.