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March 20, 2020

Portland Center Stage had just opened The Curious Incident of The Dog in the Night-Time. A Broadway smash hit, managing director Cynthia Fuhrman was confident from the overwhelmingly positive audience response that the show would make enough in ticket sales to offset the hefty production costs, large cast and royalties associated with the production.


March 20, 2020

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) -- Oregon's congressional delegation announced Friday the Small Business Administration has approved Gov. Kate Brown's request to declare the state an economic disaster, paving the way for small businesses to get emergency loans.


March 17, 2020

Last week, the House of Representatives joined the Senate in giving final approval to a five-year renewal of the programs and services of the Older Americans Act (OAA). This represented a strong bipartisan reaffirmation of the value of the law to maintaining the independence of people 60 and older. President Donald Trump is expected to sign the legislation soon.

Issues:Civil Rights

March 14, 2020
Statements
The death of a loved one is a hard burden to bear.
Issues:Health Care

March 14, 2020
We know that many children across the country rely on school meals to combat food insecurity, which is why I am proud that the Families First bill includes my legislation to make sure children can still access school meals during closures.

March 13, 2020

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Hours after announcing Oregon schools would stay open, Gov. Kate Brown changed her mind and closed them Thursday night.

Issues:Education

March 13, 2020
Statements
Temporarily closing schools is a difficult decision, and I know it was not taken lightly.
Issues:EducationHealth Care

March 12, 2020

The COVID–19 Child Nutrition Response Act intends to resolve that issue. Sponsored by Representatives James Comer (R-Kentucky) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-Oregon), the bipartisan bill "will create a nationwide waiver authority, allow school officials to distribute food in any number of settings across all nutrition programs, and allow for flexibility on meal components if food supply or procurement is disrupted."

Issues:Education

March 11, 2020
We have a responsibility to care for the seniors who have cared for us.
Issues:Seniors

March 11, 2020
As we continue to take necessary precautions because of the coronavirus, we must make sure that students can access nutritious meals if their schools are closed.