“We had time to pass one more bill this session to protect hospital workers,” said Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp (R-Bend). “Some will say we ran out of time, but what that really means is that it wasn’t a priority. I think protecting our hospital workers from violence is a priority. We should have got it done.” The bill has a broad coalition of support from unions like … [Read more...] about Republicans Make Attempt to Help Hospital Workers
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Democratic Leaders failed to help Oregonians with fundamental issues during 2022 Legislative Session
Republicans were successful this session in passing several important bills that will help Oregonians. Because of Republican efforts, police can stop riots again and struggling local pharmacies are exempt from paying the corporate activity tax. Republican-sponsored legislation also ensures affordable dental care for veterans and prevents mothers from receiving surprise medical … [Read more...] about Democratic Leaders failed to help Oregonians with fundamental issues during 2022 Legislative Session
Republican Proposal to Help Homeless Students Blocked By Senate Democrats
“This bill was a Republican priority this session,” said Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp (R-Bend). “This legislature is set to spend hundreds of millions more on some of the same homelessness policies that haven’t delivered results. This new concept should have been given a chance. Our homeless students need to be given a chance. Republicans will continue to offer new … [Read more...] about Republican Proposal to Help Homeless Students Blocked By Senate Democrats
Republicans Vote to Empower Parents
ORS 336.465 outlines the rights of parents to examine “instructional materials to be used in any class, course, assembly or school-sponsored activity.” Despite this promise of transparency, parents often have no practical way of exercising this right. Outdated procedures often require parents to travel to district facilities or school buildings during limited hours (typically … [Read more...] about Republicans Vote to Empower Parents
Rep. Salinas and Rep. Holvey spearhead Democrats’ agriculture overtime bill, likely cutting hours and pay for farm workers
Today the Oregon House passed a union-backed agriculture overtime bill championed by Representative Andrea Salinas (D-Lake Oswego) and Representative Paul Holvey (D-Eugene) that will result in job losses and pay cuts for farm workers. House Democrats, led by the Representatives from Lake Oswego suburbs and Eugene, were emboldened by the threat of an overtime rule from the … [Read more...] about Rep. Salinas and Rep. Holvey spearhead Democrats’ agriculture overtime bill, likely cutting hours and pay for farm workers
