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September 23, 2023

Bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici could spread nationwide the work by the Beaverton School District and others to warn students about the dangers of fentanyl, a powerful drug that often masquerades in fake prescription pills.

Issues:Education

September 21, 2023

BEAVERTON, Ore. — Oregon lawmakers introduced legislation on Thursday to replicate a Beaverton fentanyl awareness program in schools across the country.

Issues:Education

September 21, 2023

If passed, the Fentanyl Awareness for Children and Teens in Schools (FACTS) Act would replicate local education programs — including one in Beaverton — that have successfully curbed student deaths from synthetic opioid overdoses.

Issues:Education

September 21, 2023

 

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici wants to see school districts across the country have a fentanyl awareness curriculum that will help children and youth avoid the lethal, addictive drug that is cheap and easy to find.

Issues:Education

September 21, 2023
We can save lives by educating students, families, and educators about the dangers of fake pills laced with fentanyl.

September 20, 2023

UPDATE [10/02/23]: New dates for town hall meetings in Portland, St. Helens, and Hillsboro have been announced.


September 19, 2023
Child care providers play an essential role in feeding millions of children healthy meals and snacks.

September 18, 2023

“The emergency supplemental is for emergencies,” Bonamici said. “And if this funding ends, and kids across the country are losing their child care slots, that’s an emergency because people won’t be able to go to work if there’s no safe place for their child.”

Issues:Child Care

September 15, 2023
The arts spark creativity, critical thinking, and empathy in students.
Issues:Education

September 14, 2023

Tens of thousands of childcare centers around the country could be forced to shut down in the coming months because the federal funding they rely on is about to run out.

“Millions of children will likely lose their childcare slots,” said Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.).

Issues:Child Care