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January 26, 2018

A group of students at Scappoose Middle School were given the chance to meet Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici earlier this week.

Issues:Education

January 25, 2018

Lawmakers, including many from Oregon and Washington, are sending a message to the White House in defense of the legal marijuana industry.


January 25, 2018

As technology advances and permeates most aspects of society, several lawmakers are urging President Donald Trump to appoint a scientific adviser and the staff needed to support the Office of Science and Technology Policy.


January 21, 2018

It's clear, as we mark the one-year mark of the Donald Trump show, that the Official Dislike list includes immigrants, many of the countries they come from, corporate taxes and reporters who ask annoying questions.

But there is also a clear dislike, and multiple moves against, the nation's higher education institutions, part of what The Atlantic calls "The Republican War on College."

Issues:Education

January 15, 2018

PORTLAND, Ore. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici stopped in Multnomah County on Friday, for a roundtable discussion with experts about the opioid crisis, and its impact in the county.

Issues:Health Care

January 15, 2018

PORTLAND, Ore. —

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici met with top law enforcement and community members Friday to discuss solutions in combating the opioid epidemic.

Bonamici said the crisis is not an urban issue or a rural issue or suburban issue. It is a problem everywhere.

Issues:Health Care

January 15, 2018

Sen. Jeff Merkley released the following statement after reports that Attorney General Jeff Sessions will rescind key federal policy that has effectively allowed states to determine their own cannabis laws:


January 12, 2018

PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) -

Leaders from Multnomah County met with Rep. Suzanne Bonamici Friday to talk about the opioid crisis.

Health care providers, the Multnomah County sheriff, the Multnomah County district attorney and people in recovery shared their thoughts on what needs to be done to deal with the crisis.

Issues:Health Care

January 5, 2018

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Local lawmakers are calling on Congress to reauthorize the Children's Health Insurance Program — CHIP — which has been unfunded for almost 100 days now.

Since it was created, CHIP has enjoyed bi-partisan support, but local democrats say republicans are holding children's healthcare hostage, using CHIP as a pawn in budget negotiations.

Issues:Health Care

January 5, 2018

A proposal that could open up oil drilling in Oregon and Washington has a lot of people asking questions. Where might it happen? What's the likelihood of it happening?

The Trump Administration's proposal this week to open up previously protected areas to offshore drilling for oil has drawn harsh criticism from Oregon officials