Mia Maldonado - Oregon Capital Chronicle
Mia Maldonado began working at the Oregon Capital Chronicle in 2025 to cover the Oregon Legislature and state agencies with a focus on social services. She began her journalism career with the Capital Chronicle's sister outlet in Idaho, the Idaho Capital Sun, where she received multiple awards for her coverage of the environment and Latino affairs. She has a bachelor's degree in Spanish and international political economy from the College of Idaho. Born and raised in the West, Mia enjoys hiking, skiing and rockhounding in her free time.
Oregon Senate passes bill that would criminalize threats against public officials
The Oregon Senate passed a bill Tuesday that could hand people who threaten public officials, including city councilors and county commissioners, a prison sentence.
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Oregon Senate Republicans end one-day walkout ahead of transportation referendum vote
Both chambers on Thursday gaveled in with enough Republicans in attendance to reach a quorum, despite a majority of Republicans in the House and all of the Senate GOP not showing up Wednesday afternoon.
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Oregon lawmakers want to build on immigration protections. Here’s where those bills stand
At least 13 immigrant protection bills have been introduced in Oregon Legislature this session.
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Democratic Oregon lawmakers advance bill to move transportation tax referendum to May
Gov. Tina Kotek would have to sign a bill by Feb. 25 to move the referendum date for a controversial tax proposal.
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Layoffs or redirecting funding: Oregon lawmakers grapple with ODOT budget gap again
Oregon Department of Transportation agency leaders met with lawmakers this week to discuss options.
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Oregon lawmakers propose capping cannabis edibles at 10 milligrams of THC
A bill Oregon lawmakers are considering is meant to curb children from accessing edibles with 50 to 100 milligrams of THC meant to be divided into several servings.
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Parents, educators, workers ask Oregon lawmakers to separate from federal tax code
As Oregon lawmakers weigh how to balance the state’s budget, hundreds of Oregonians visited the Capitol to plead with them not to cut funding for public defense, career and technical education and kids with disabilities.
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Understanding the Oregon Legislature: How laws get passed — and how to participate
Here’s a civilian’s guide to the 2026 Oregon legislative session.
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Fewer immigrants are seeking Oregon health care benefits under Trump
Data privacy concerns and increasing immigration enforcement are impacting enrollment in Healthier Oregon, a state program that provides Medicaid-like coverage to refugees, permanent residents and visa holders.
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Oregon lawmakers can move transportation referendum date under conditions, SOS says
Democratic lawmakers and Gov. Tina Kotek have less than one month to pass a bill if they want to move a transportation funding referendum from November to May, according to Oregon’s top election officer.
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