Multnomah County Republican Party Chairman James Buchal announced that he has filed suit on behalf of Portland parents with students in the Portland Public Schools (PPS) for violations of their First Amendment rights arising from the massive anti-gun demonstrations PPS organized a year ago tomorrow. “Every parent with children in the Portland Public Schools should […]
Effective Monday, March 4 until Aug. 31, 2019, the following fishing regulation changes are in effect on the Willamette and Clackamas Rivers: Willamette River: • Anglers with the two-rod validation may use two rods while fishing for all species (except sturgeon) in all areas of the Willamette River downstream of Willamette Falls. This change also […]
Deputy Secretary of State Leslie Cummings released the following statement: On Tuesday, February 26, at approximately 9:00pm, Oregon Secretary of State Dennis Richardson’s courageous battle with cancer came to a close. Dennis passed away at his home surrounded by family and friends. From his service in Vietnam as a combat helicopter pilot to his 30-year […]
In a letter dated January 30, 2019, Oregon’s Secretary of State made a resounding endorsement of the Vietnam War Memorial on the Oregon State Capitol Grounds Project. Secretary Richardson cited his support for House Bill 2195 which establishes a Vietnam War Memorial on the Capitol Grounds. Steve Bates, President of the Vietnam War Memorial Fund, […]
We know tax time isn’t always enjoyable, but making a small donation can make a big difference. When you donate to the Nongame Wildlife Fund on your Oregon state tax form, you help our state’s most vulnerable species through research, habitat improvements and other conservation actions. Small change can make a big difference! Conservation programs […]
The Multnomah County Republican Party (MCRP) regrets to report that the Multnomah County Tax Supervising and Conservation Commission is proposing to reject a petition challenging Councilor Eudaly’s misuse of taxpayer funds by pressing City employees into service to go door to door to solicit votes in the November elections. The Commission’s tentative findings, to be […]
Eric Fruits, Ph.D. joined Cascade Policy Institute February 1 as Vice President of Research. Fruits is president and chief economist at Economics International Corp. and is an adjunct professor of economics at Portland State University. Cascade Policy Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan public policy research and educational organization based in Portland. Fruits has been a long-time […]
Clackamas County Chair Jim Bernard violated multiple provisions of the County “Non-discrimination / Anti-Harassment” Human Resources policy by attacking Julie Parrish after the Measure 101 election. Six months ago Bernard signed Resolution #2017-93, reaffirming the County’s deep commitment to “providing safe places at work”, and “respecting each other”; exposing the County and its citizens to […]
Today, State Senator Jackie Winters, R-Salem, announced that she has filed papers to run for re-election. “I look forward to continuing my service to this community that I love. We have accomplished so much together, and I look forward to another 4 years of improving our community, and the state,” said Winters. Winters has worked […]
Multnomah County will host a six-session workshop in Gresham to help families build skills to care for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.