Oregon transportation bill vote gave way to ‘political courage’, analyst says
Editor’s note: After the taping of this segment, State Representative Cyrus Javadi (HD 32-Tillamook) announced he changed his party affiliation from Republican to Democrat in advance of the deadline for incumbent candidates running for reelection to file with the political party of their choice.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — As the Oregon legislature’s rocky special session is delayed yet again, the House has already passed the transportation bill that the Senate will consider on Sept. 17.
Political analyst Rick Metsger says that vote in the House was a courageous one for two representatives in this week’s Give Me A Minute.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – After casting a vote against party lines, a one-term Oregon state representative announced her decision on Tuesday to not seek re-election and is instead running for a county-level role. In an Instagram post announcing her move -- Oregon State Representative Annessa Hartman (D-40) explained, “I was…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- The Oregon legislature goes back into special session on Wednesday.The Senate will consider the $4.3 billion transportation bill that already passed the House. Representative Cyrus Javadi of Tillamook voted yes on the bill. At the time, he was the only Republican to do so. But shortly…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- The special legislative session at Oregon's State Capitol is facing delays after lawmakers were late to meet to consider a bill to fund the Oregon Department of Transportation. Gov. Tina Kotek is sponsoring this bill and called the session after it failed during the regular session…