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Oregon Capital Chronicle@oregoncapitalchronicle· Apr 8

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Oregon Capital Chronicle@oregoncapitalchronicle· Feb 27

Some of the crowd dancing ahead of a planned march. #orpol

Oregon Capital Chronicle@oregoncapitalchronicle· Feb 27

Lots of Salem-Keizer students outside the Capitol today. They walked out of class to protest immigration enforcement actions and support immigrants. A plurality of students in Oregon’s second-largest district are Hispanic/Latino and the issue is personal for many. #orpol

Oregon Capital Chronicle@oregoncapitalchronicle· Dec 11

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Oregon Capital Chronicle@oregoncapitalchronicle· Nov 28

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Oregon Capital Chronicle@oregoncapitalchronicle· Sep 5

They both voted against confirming her. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/02/27/s...

Oregon’s Democratic Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley both told the Capital Chronicle last week that they’ll vote against her nomination.

Wyden, a PRO Act supporter, called out “troubling flip-flops,” including Chavez-DeRemer’s “bizarre disavowal” of her previous support for the pro-labor legislation and her assurances to Republican senators that she opposed abortion. While representing Oregon, Chavez-DeRemer frequently promised to block any attempts to restrict access to abortion or limit using government funding for it, though she also voted for or supported several anti-abortion measures.

Merkley, meanwhile, said he plans to vote against all cabinet nominees until Trump and special government employee Elon Musk stop trying to dismantle federal agencies.

Oregon Capital Chronicle@oregoncapitalchronicle· Jun 25

Legislative administration says Oregon State Police's ordinance disposal team confirmed a "small suspicious package" was not a threat. Entrance that had been closed is now open. #orleg

Good afternoon, Capitol Community.

We had a small suspicious package near the SE State Street entrance.

Though it appeared to be low risk, OSP recommended closing the entrance and the immediate area around the package while we waited for ordinance disposal to arrive.

They did not feel that stopping legislative business or evacuating the building was necessary, and I concurred.

The ordinance disposal team confirmed the package was not a threat, and the entrance is now open for use.

Legislative Administration works closely with OSP, and we follow their recommendations.

Our intent in these situations is to ensure everyone’s safety and act out of an abundance of caution.

I want to extend my thanks to OSP and the ordinance disposal team for their excellent work and quick action.

We thank everyone for their concern and cooperation.

Oregon Capital Chronicle@oregoncapitalchronicle· Jun 25

State troopers are currently restricting access to a sidewalk outside the Capitol and have restricted the House wing because of a reported suspicious package. 📸 @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social #orleg

Oregon Capital Chronicle@oregoncapitalchronicle· Jun 14

Legendary Portland, Oregon protestors the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence who have been out marching since the 80s are out at ‘No Kings’ rally today. “When tyranny is here and our rights are infringed we come out,” one sister said. @statesnewsroom.com

Oregon Capital Chronicle@oregoncapitalchronicle· Jun 14

Few protestors are more popular at today’s ‘No Kings’ march in Portland, Oregon than Caesar the “no drama” llama @statesnewsroom.com

Oregon Capital Chronicle@oregoncapitalchronicle· Jun 14

Thousands on the move chant “Melt ICE” and “this is what democracy looks like” along the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon for ‘No Kings’ rally @statesnewsroom.com event has been peaceful and law enforcement presence is mostly city cops on bikes.

Oregon Capital Chronicle@oregoncapitalchronicle· Jun 14

Thousands march through Portland, Oregon for ‘No Kings’ rally after hour of speeches from local electeds and organizers. @statesnewsroom.com

Oregon Capital Chronicle@oregoncapitalchronicle· Jun 14

Portland, Oregon City Council President @elanapirtle-guiney.bsky.social spoke out against recent ICE detentions of asylum seekers in Portland at the ‘No Kings’ rally that will begin marching south on SW Naito Parkway soon. State Rep. Travis Nelson, Portland Dem, also speaking. @statesnewsroom.com

Oregon Capital Chronicle@oregoncapitalchronicle· Jun 14

Thousands have joined the ‘No Kings’ protest that’s just gotten started at Tom Mcall Waterfont Park in Portland @statesnewsroom.com

Oregon Capital Chronicle@oregoncapitalchronicle· Jun 14

Oregon Democratic Party chair responds to killing of Minnesota lawmaker: “We will keep showing up for our communities and our values. Our democracy and government institutions will never be brought down by senseless acts of violence so long as we the people continue to stand up for what is right.”