‘Unprecedented:’ Legislature expected to OK $200 million for emergency housing, homelessness
In her first day in office, Gov. Tina Kotek declared a homelessness state of emergency and called for $130 million to quickly move Oregonians off the streets or keep them housed.
The Legislature signaled it wants to do that and more. Lawmakers have coalesced around a plan to add $70 million more to fill gaps the governor’s initial plan didn’t address, primarily in rural counties.
‘Second Amendment Sanctuary’ ruling in Oregon deals blow to controversial gun rights ordinance
The Oregon Court of Appeals set a national precedent Wednesday as it voided a controversial gun rights ordinance that claimed state and federal firearms regulations didn’t apply in Columbia County.
Republicans Blame Democrats for Crime — But New Data Shows Higher Murder Rates in Red States
Conservatives, including former President Trump, congressional lawmakers, and Fox News talking heads, have repeatedly placed blame on liberal and left-wing voters and politicians for the rising surge in violent crime.
Senate Confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson to Serve on the U.S. Supreme Court
On February 25, 2022, President Joe Biden nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to become the 116th Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
On April 7, 2022, a bipartisan group of Senators confirmed Judge Jackson's nomination.
2022 State of the Union
“So, on this night, on our 245th year as a nation, I’ve come to report on the state of the nation — the state of the union. And my report is this: The State of the Union is strong because you, the American people, are strong. We are stronger today — we are stronger today than we were a year ago. And we’ll be stronger a year from now than we are today. This is our moment to meet and overcome the challenges of our time. And we will, as one people, one America — the United States of America.”
American Rescue Plan Update
How The American Rescue Plan Is Keeping America’s Schools Open Safely, Combating Learning Loss, And Addressing Student Mental Health
National Women’s History Month
March is Women's History Month – commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.
One Year of the Biden-Harris Administration
Prior to taking office, President Elect Biden said “Help is on the way.” President Biden and Vice President Harris took office amid several crises – and they promised to move quickly to deliver results for working families. That’s what they’ve done in year one of the Biden-Harris administration. Here is just some of what President Biden and Vice President Harris have delivered for the American people since taking office: