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.
Some Oregon bills skip committee hearings. Legislative Republicans say that needs to change.
Democrats who control the Legislature say the system isn’t ideal, but it’s worked this way for a long time.
Kotek presses to divert money from Oregon reserves on 100th day in office
The calls highlight the first major conflict between the new governor and legislative Democrats, who called for conservative budgets.
Oregon Gov. Kotek balks at plans for $1 billion Interstate 5 bridge bond
Kotek wants to use state-issued bonds for affordable housing projects.
New state-funded homeless shelter opening in former Salem hotel
Oregon has spent nearly $125 million since 2020 to turn vacant hotels into shelters
Lobbying email from Oregon secretary of state’s office raises eyebrows in Salem
Secretary of State Shemia Fagan's office turned to businesses it regulates for helping boosting its own budget. The tactic is raising questions.
U.S. Commerce secretary praises Oregon during semiconductor trip
Secretary Gina Raimondo joined state leaders at Portland Community College.
Legislature approves $7.5 million for Oregon Food Bank with Covid food benefits gone
AT THE CAPITOL: Food for the hungry becomes political as Republican legislators worry about Oregon Food Bank's actions. The Legislature approved an emergency $7.5 million for more food supplies.
Legislators propose a ‘little tighter’ state budget as federal relief money runs out
AT THE CAPITOL: Money for schools and housing would increase under a budget proposal from two key Oregon legislators. They want state agencies to leave unfilled jobs empty as a way to save money.
Oregon GOP legislators ask for special prosecutor in bourbon scandal
AT THE CAPITOL: Republican leaders in the Oregon Legislature are calling for an investigation into OLCC's costly new warehouse. They also want a probe into the so-called bourbon scandal. Gov. Tina Kotek earlier requested such an investigation.
Oregon lawmakers hear testimony on abortion, gender-affirming care
AT THE CAPITOL: Legislators listened to hours of testimony on Monday, March 20, about the controversial House Bill 2002. The Oregon legislation comes in the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade and putting abortion rights in the hands of states.