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.
Republican senators sue Oregon Senate president, secretary of state over absences
A new federal lawsuit joins an ongoing state case from Republican senators who want to run for reelection.
Oregon Supreme Court will hear lawsuit from Senate Republicans who walked out
Five senators who walked out of the 2023 legislative session argue that a voter-approved law that aimed to bar them from reelection wasn’t written clearly.
White House names Oregon as tech hub for semiconductors, mass timber
Oregon could receive tens of millions of dollars from the federal government for semiconductors and mass timber after the Biden administration announced Monday that the state will be home to two of 31 technology hubs.
Legislative committee dismisses complaints by Republican state senators over walkout
One of the Republicans who filed a complaint about the handling of excused absences, Sen. Lynn Findley, called the Senate president a “dictator” and called the committee process a “sham.”
Chavez-DeRemer again leads all Oregon congressional candidates in fundraising
Lori Chavez-DeReamer, a Republican representing Oregon's competitive 5th district, has raised more than her three opponents combined.
Former campaign staff blast McLeod-Skinner’s management style as she gears up for a rerun
Former staff say they were scared and anxious working for Jamie McLeod-Skinner, while her defenders said she had high expectations but treated staff well.
Building more homes is Kotek’s top priority for 2024 Oregon legislative session
The state spent hundreds of millions this year to get more homeless Oregonians into shelter.
New Oregon House GOP leader Helfrich seeks unity, pragmatic solutions
Rep. Jeff Helfrich, R-Hood River, takes over for Rep. Vikki Breese-Iverson, R-Prineville.
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek expects to vote against Salem payroll tax
The governor, who lives in Salem, said she has concerns about the impact of a wage tax on state employees.
Kotek directs Oregon State Police to crack down on fentanyl, shares few details
The governor is asking state police to lend their expertise to help Portland and Multnomah County seize drugs and go after fentanyl dealers.