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.
Winter road maintenance will continue with $19 million promise from Kotek, Oregon Legislature
The state transportation department warned of reduced service because of budget shortfalls, prompting elected officials to pledge more money.
Oregon Sens. Sollman, Thatcher to revive veteran income tax break proposal
A bipartisan pair of Oregon state senators will try again to give retired veterans an income tax break after running out of time in the most recent legislative session.
Oregon Secretary of State Griffin-Valade won’t block Trump from primary ballot
The group pressing to block the former president said it will continue efforts to keep Trump from appearing on primary ballots.
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek plans to seek $600 million more for housing, homelessness in 2024 session
Kotek wants lawmakers to approve more funding for housing, child care, road maintenance and summer learning during the 2024 session.
Oregon economists revise revenue forecast, state will have extra $217 million to spend
The Office of Economic Analysis last week revised its December revenue forecast, saying it overstated an expected increase in tax collections.
Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley calls for ceasefire in Gaza
Sen. Jeff Merkley is the first member of Oregon’s congressional delegation to explicitly call for a ceasefire.
Oregon Republicans plan legislation to ban teacher walkouts as Portland strike continues
Portland teachers are in their third week of a strike. Most other states, including Washington and Idaho, ban teacher strikes.
FBI investigating suspicious mail sent to elections offices in Oregon, other states
Lane County closed its election office early Wednesday after receiving a suspicious letter.
Report: Oregon election offices are underfunded, understaffed heading into 2024
A third of Oregon’s county clerks have left their jobs during the past few years, including Polk County's Val Unger
Oregon eviction filings above pre-pandemic levels; advocates say more state aid needed
The $88 million lawmakers set aside this spring for rental assistance is on pace to run out by next summer, advocates said.