I cannot stop thinking about this. I’m so lucky to live here

We’re working to put a stop to guardians run amok. Never again should it happen. This family is dealing with an ongoing nightmare. Can’t even take mom on a family outing. Hoping to pass my bill now in Senate. HB 2601 #orpol #orleg

Be prepared. It’s easy, fast, and very important. Water containers available and instructions on disinfecting until 1:30 today. Thank you EWEB instagram.com/p/BxVTYeCgnAu/…

This Liberty flag displays on desk of the Rep who casts a lone NO vote. Staff reminds me there's a game called Capture The Flag. No game for me. I had reasons to vote No. 🙄Proud to have flag for a few minutes before someone else claimed it!#orpol #orleg

Out to dinner. Guess who #orleg #orpol

Senator Winters and I worked together for years on budgets and policies – mostly Human Services and Public Safety – and did a little dancing, too. For Jackie, fondly. #orleg

Well, maybe it will look better next year. 🤷‍♀️#orleg

I’m proud to welcome Oregon Rep. Nancy Nathanson Rep Nancy Nathanson to my committee Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure today to advocate for improved passenger rail service in Oregon: Young people, seniors, our gig economy, and tech see the value in passenger trains and want more!

Thank you Former Rep. Daniel Lipinski for the venue to talk about importance of passenger rail for economy and environment, improving reliability (on time trains), and funding for trains and infrastructure improvements. And thanks Peter DeFazio for your leadership #gobyrail One Rail Coalition

Standing room only at The Commons on MLK for groundbreaking -Lane county’s Housing First project, addressing poverty and homelessness and health. Stable housing = better health. “This project is a demonstration of our commitment to care.”-Susan Ban Homes for Good #orleg

Cyber hygiene. Cybersecurity. Ransomware. A Coos Bay small business owner: all data gone. An Oregon city: HVAC, lights, locks on the fritz and network accounts disabled in Robbin Hood attack. Fascinating and troubling presentation at committee I co-chair. “Don’t click on stuff.”

In Salem for legislative hearings and bill drafting. Most overused phrase of the week: “technical fix.” (If it costs a few million dollars it is definitely not just technical) 😳 #orleg #orpol

Strength and endurance. Getting ready for the 5-week sprint in Salem. #orleg #orpol instagram.com/p/B7_vs-ggkz2/…

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is reminding people to help senior citizens be on guard for financial exploitation. Increased isolation and loneliness during the COVID-19… instagram.com/p/CBeTx8XAatJ/…

Oregon House of Representatives just elected its Speaker in a short, respectful, orderly process. We were sworn in and will adopt rules shortly

Speaker Pro Tem Rep Holvey presenting the House Rules. Passed by House 43-17 after a few statements of explanation and points of view

Ceremony. Invocation. Inspiration. Swearing in. Awesome colleagues in Oregon House and Senate-old and new, retired, working, parenting, handling life’s challenges… we are a citizen legislature. Went home and cooked dinner! Brussels sprouts fans?

Prescription drug middlemen: saving us money? Or part of the problem? Pharmacy benefit managers. My bills to reform, regulate, & report have a public hearing today in the Oregon House. #orleg #prescriptiondrugs #healthcare

#goducks

White, or black? Which one should I wear first?