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.
Oregon ethics commission will pause investigation into bourbon-hoarding as criminal probe continues
Six former Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission managers used their positions to divert rare bourbons for their own use.
Oregon approves $100 million to build nearly 650 affordable homes
Recent state housing grants include millions for a 120 unit apartment building in northeast Salem, with 24 units for people making less than $17,000 per year.
Federal judge tosses Oregon lawsuit over mail voting, tabulation machines
A federal judge has tossed a lawsuit intended to end mail voting and electronic voting tabulation in Oregon, saying “generalized grievances” about the state’s elections aren’t enough to give a group of unsuccessful Republican candidates and other election deniers standing to sue.
Oregon congressional delegation urges faster passport processing
Average wait times for a U.S. passport are as long as 13 weeks, or as long as nine weeks for people who pay extra for expedited processing.
LaVonne Griffin-Valade takes over as Oregon secretary of state with pledge to rebuild trust
LaVonne, Griffin-Valade, an experienced auditor, sees herself as a ‘steady hand’ to guide the secretary of state's office for 18 months.
Oregon Legislature could gain power to impeach governor, other elected officials
Voters would decide in 2024 whether Oregon lawmakers should have the same impeachment powers as legislators in all other states.
Abortion, transgender care bill that nearly torpedoed Oregon legislative session heads to governor
Nearly a dozen Republicans boycotted a vote on the amended version of HB 2002, which protects abortion and gender-affirming care providers from civil liability or prosecution.
Internet outage hits Oregon agencies, Legislature delayed
A firewall update led to Internet outages at multiple state agencies Wednesday, hindering progress as the Legislature works through hundreds of bills during the final days of the session.
Oregon group launches PAC targeting only pro-choice Republican lawmaker
The political director of Oregon Right to Life and a former Springfield school board candidate have started an effort to unseat the only Republican lawmaker who supports abortion rights.
Oregon Senate Republican walkout ends with compromises
Democrats agreed to water down bills on abortion and firearms, ending the Senate boycott that started May 3.