I’ve been tweeting a little less, but posting a little more on a new Instagram handle. Follow me for some chill Oregon political takes, and a few newsworthy items. As always, I promise no over posting, because who has time for that? instagram.com/stories/musing…

Questions about what your legal rights are to an abortion in Oregon? Today the Oregon Reproductive Rights Hotline launched, staffed by local law firms who are providing free legal advice to callers.

I’ve had the pleasure of being on to his committee for the last two years. This year we’re tackling a couple of great issue areas, including youth in Multnomah County. Happy to answer any questions 🚨

“In this time when reproductive healthcare is under attack, our coalition of 12 states seeks to ensure that access to Mifepristone – the predominant method of safe and effective abortion in the US – is not unduly restricted,” said AG Rosenblum. doj.state.or.us/media-home/new…

For the next few months, I’ll be contributing to #TheLiftoff. Every Monday, get important (and fun) news about Oregon politics, media, the legislature and government delivered to your inbox. Not a subscriber? Sign up ⬇️ theoregonway.substack.com No spam emails promise 🚫

This comes after Planned Parenthood announced it was opening a clinic in Ontario, a small town on the Oregon-Idaho border.

Dead or alive? Tuesday was one of the most important days in the OR legislature. "The first chamber deadline” is the final deadline for when a bill must have had a work session in the chamber it was introduced (ie: the house or senate) in order to survive. #orleg

I’m at Nike HQ, where Phil Knight is announcing a $400m investment into Portlands historic Albina neighborhood through a new investment fund formed by Rukaiyah Adams, former investment chief of Meyer Memorial Trust and board chair of Albina Vision Trust. opb.org/article/2023/0…

BREAKING: Nike co-founder Phil Knight is pledging a $400 Million investment into Portland’s Black community. The 1803 Fund will “aim to transform current & future generations of Black Portland through investments in education, place, culture & belonging in the Albina community.”

Phil and Penny Knight pledge $400 million to nonprofit rebuilding Portland’s historically Black Albina neighborhood oregonlive.com/business/2023/…

🎤 Is this thing on? 📻 I had a blast being interviewed for my first pod, the Oregon Bridge by OR360. I talked about growing up in Oregon politics, the role of effective communications, my work in the AG's office, and what I'm up to next. Enjoy! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…

#TheLiftoff is out! So much happened this week at the Oregon legislature. Today’s Liftoff has some of the biggest bills that passed before “sine die” last night. open.substack.com/pub/theoregonw… #orleg #Oregon

I've been tracking anti-abortion strategy & language for the last year and this is what's coming next: Anti-abortion groups and Republican lawmakers are going to pressure media outlets to stop using the word ‘ban’, claiming that it’s inaccurate and biased

The air quality is just horrific in Cave Junction. * Air quality has been rated hazardous for 30 straight hours and counting since 10 a.m. yesterday. * Several hourly readings above 500 during that stretch. * Cave Junction hasn't experienced "good" air quality in nine days.

Which Oregon reporters are following/covering the trial in Harney County on Oregon’s gun safety laws that voters passed in 2022? The law was supposed to go into effect in December, and we’re still waiting. I want to make sure we’re sending those reporters extra vibes. #Oregon

"I do worry that if we don't make a turn in a significant way, some of these negative cycles feed off one another," said a task force member. bizjournals.com/portland/news/…

The Portland International Airport in Oregon understands holiday travel is stressful. So this season, it invited a few specialists to help passengers manage their cortisol levels. Therapy llamas Beni and Prince allowed stressed passengers to pet them. wapo.st/41C1lle

Amazing to see Eugene Weekly break this story. The power of local journalism in Eugene is needed more than ever ⬇️

Tnx to the Moms Demand Action Oregon chapter for their straightforward database that helped me track down how many districts have approved concealed carry license bans, including, just this week, @ReynoldsSD7. oregonlive.com/education/2024…

I’ll always remember Jim Edmunson for both his good humor and good judgment. My condolences to the friends and loved ones of this most dedicated Oregon public servant.