House Democrats are stepping up with bold bills in the 2026 short session aimed at safeguarding constitutional rights and community safety in the face of rising federal immigration enforcement. #orleg #orpol

Oregon House Majority Leader Ben Bowman (D-Tigard) and House Minority Leader Lucetta Elmer (R-McMinnville) joined Eye on Northwest Politics to talk about the upcoming short session.

What we are seeing from federal enforcement right now unacceptable. Oregon will continue to push back against policies that harm our neighbors and fight for justice, compassion, and safety.

As the 2026 short legislative session approaches in Salem, Oregon Democrats unveiled a set of proposals aimed at countering federal deportation efforts. Check out www.oregonlegislature.gov/housedemocrats for more! #orleg #orpol #community

Oregon won’t govern by fear. We govern by values. “We value the freedom to live without fear, and we believe diversity is a strength, not a threat.” - @repwillychotzen.bsky.social Short session begins Feb. 2. #orleg #orpol #community

President Trump claimed inflation was “defeated” last week. Most Americans would beg to differ. Last year, Oregon families paid an average of $1,791 more due to Trump’s mishandling of the economy.

Oregon House Democrats just unveiled a slate of bills aimed at pushing back against federal policies under President Trump — from protecting civil liberties and public lands to limiting state cooperation with aggressive immigration enforcement and defending our communities’ rights. #orleg #orpol

Oregon House Democrats are pushing back. This session, we’re laser focused on defending access to care, protecting privacy and due process, and standing up for working families against harmful federal overreach. #orpol #orleg

Oregon state Democratic lawmakers announced a slew of policy bills on Wednesday, taking aim at the federal government and making it clear that pushing back on President Trump’s agenda will be central to the upcoming legislative session.

Democratic lawmakers who hold supermajorities in Oregon’s Legislature will prioritize responding to federal immigration enforcement, threats to public lands and President Donald Trump’s tax cuts in the upcoming legislative short session.

The proposed package targets the federal immigration crackdown but also aims to protect public lands and safeguard sensitive health information, the lawmakers said.

Oregon lawmakers announced a coordinated effort to push back against federal overreach including protecting immigrants, civil liberties, schools, government data, and public dollars. Oregon stands for accountability, justice, and community safety. #orleg #orpol

House Majority Leader Ben Bowman announced the Oregon House will begin using Outcomes Reviews - a new tool to evaluate whether laws are working as intended, hear from impacted communities, and improve results for Oregonians. Good policy means real outcomes. #orleg #orpol @benfororegon.bsky.social

Oregon is a wonderful state. The data shows that we are once again becoming a destination for young people! #orpol #orleg #oregon #pdx

OR State Rep.: ‘We need to hold individuals accountable for using their power.' https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/video/state-rep-hold-individuals-accountable-power-129034600 #fivethirtyeight #elections #news

Oregon Rep. Ricki Ruiz said 3 people in his district were taken by ICE agents who posed as utility workers. NW Natural, PGE have had to issue guidance in 7 languages on how to identify a legitimate employee, @miamaldonado.bsky.social reports: oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/01/08/i...

BREAKING NEWS: We are opening a formal investigation into the shooting involving federal agents in Portland today. Our office will take every step necessary to ensure the rights and security of Oregonians are protected. #orpol #breakingnews

We're gearing up for short session here in Salem. This is just a small sample of what's to come during our 6 week sprint starting February 2. @travisnelson.bsky.social @robnosse.bsky.social @repwillychotzen.bsky.social @orlegbipoc.bsky.social #orleg #orpol #resist #AntiTrump

Proud honoree during Nurses night with the Portland Trailblazers! Thanks to everyone who went to Nurse.org and voted for me! Blazers WIN!

On the front page of the Oregonian, Reps. @repleslymunoz.bsky.social and @rickiruizor.bsky.social announced the Protect Your Door Act, creating accountability for when federal agents violate the Fourth Amendment rights of Oregonians. #orpol #orleg www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

The final 100 Oregon National Guard members President Donald Trump mobilized in September and sent to a training camp on the North Coast can return home after more than three months of waiting for a deployment that never came. buff.ly/2auunj4

Medical debt, civil commitment, ambulance costs, menopause, breast reconstruction and medical visits on vacation are all part of a slate of new laws taking effect in Oregon tomorrow. Read the rundown in The Lund Report by Lynne Terry.

Less than a week after a Republican-led campaign put new money for state roads on ice, lawmakers are in a partisan squabble over how to fund winter road maintenance throughout Oregon.

Only took two days for this post to age like milk. 🫠 "The very lawmakers now urging ODOT to seek emergency funding were happy to support referring stable transportation funding to the ballot, putting road maintenance on ice for years." - Rep. @travisnelson.bsky.social #orleg #orpol

Starting January 1, new Oregon laws will crack down on hidden fees, protect renters and workers, expand health care access, and strengthen personal safety. While chaos reigns nationally, Oregon Democrats are focused on delivering real relief for families here at home. #orpol #orleg

In the time between legislative sessions, House Democrats are working every day for you. We're hearing from communities about what they need, learning about how we can improve, and advocating for what we know makes Oregon a state people want to live, work and play. #orpol #orleg

Rachel Maddow shares the story of the small town of Newport, Oregon figuring out that the Trump administration was planning to install an ICE prison at their airport, turning out residents in droves to protest and demand answers. Oregon State Rep. David Gomberg joins to talk about the effort

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"Newport is a proud Coast Guard town. We support the brave men and women who have selflessly kept our coastline safe for decades. Our only goal is to make their work safer and more effective." - Rep. David Gomberg

Oregon has filed 46 lawsuits against the Trump administration, keeping $4.5 billion and counting in the state's hands. buff.ly/T4CVs5L

(1/4) Donald Trump & Republicans in Congress have put access to life-saving health care at risk. Last week I was honored to stand with my Democratic #ORleg colleagues to support emergency funding to keep Planned Parenthood clinics in Oregon open #ORpol oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/11/17/o...

Oregon’s Emergency Board allocated $7.5 m to Planned Parenthood. The critical organization has been singled out by the Trump administration after the Republican budget bill stripped its ability to bill Medicaid. #orleg #orpol

On Friday, Lamar Wise was sworn in as the State Representative of HD 48, following the passing of Rep. Hòa Nguyễn, a dear friend and colleague. Rep. Wise has dedicated his career to advocating for Oregon’s working families, expanding access to education, opportunity, and prosperity for everyone.

“Republicans control the White House and both houses of Congress. Allowing millions of Americans, including hundreds of thousands of Oregonians, to lose access to basic food support is a failure of leadership and a national embarrassment.”

BREAKING NEWS: We’re suing the Trump administration for illegally suspending SNAP benefits. Approximately 1 in 6 Oregonians receive SNAP benefits, including more than 214,000 children and 130,000 older adults.

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LAWSUIT UPDATE RE: NATIONAL GUARD IN PORTLAND: The district court is considering whether to dissolve the second TRO and will issue a decision soon. Our team is hard at work preparing for the trial on the merits of this case, which will begin next Wednesday 10/29.

LAWSUIT UPDATE RE: NATIONAL GUARD IN PORTLAND: The district court in Oregon just scheduled a hearing on Friday on the government’s motion to dissolve our second TRO, which currently prevents any Guard deployments in Oregon.

This is our Senator!!! #orleg #orpol

Wondering what’s the latest with National Guard in Oregon? Full text from graphic in thread:

While fighting its own legal battles to keep federalized troops out of Portland, Oregon signed onto a brief supporting Chicago and Illinois in their efforts to block President Donald Trump from sending troops to Chicago.

We see you, Oregon. And we're with you. #orleg #orpol #portland #portlandoregon

We will urge the *full* Ninth Circuit to vacate today’s decision by a three-judge panel, before illegal Guard deployments can occur. A Ninth Circuit judge has already called for a vote on whether the case should be heard by the full court. Our team will file a brief encouraging the court to do so.

Unwanted and unnecessary national guard deployment? Silence. Cutting healthcare coverage? Silence. Tariffs raising costs for families? Silence. AI videos of the President literally dumping crap on Americans citizens? Silence. Cutting food assistance to over 750,000 Oregonians? Silence. #orleg #orpol

Thank you for your leadership, @agdanrayfield.bsky.social 🐸 #orpol #orleg #nationalguard #pdx #portlandoregon

@amandavhernan.bsky.social dove into U.S. Census Bureau and federal crime data and found the country's violent crime rate has fallen sharply over the last two decades, including significant drops in cities that Trump is threatening with military action: oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/10/20/r...

Among its many provisions, the “Protect Portland Initiative” will require the city to create a “rapid response” plan for immigration raids. Read more at https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/10/portland-council-passes-rapid-response-plan-for-ice-raids.html 

LAWSUIT UPDATE RE: NATIONAL GUARD IN PORTLAND: District court just extended both TROs and confirmed that an expedited trial on the merits will start on 10/29. Ninth Circuit has not yet ruled on the first TRO stay motion. Read more about what happened & what's next.

Rep. Hudson (D-Troutdale), Chair of the House Committee on Education, said the decision to fire special education workers strikes especially close to home. Before serving in the legislature, he spent years teaching students with a range of learning differences and special needs in Oregon classrooms.