2/2 As federal policies threaten health care, food assistance, clean energy, & immigrant communities, state leaders are stepping up. We’re protecting Medicaid & SNAP, defending privacy and reproductive freedom, growing good-paying jobs, and balancing the budget. #ORleg #ORpol
1/2 I was pleased to join @SenProzanski and @city_eugene last month to talk about our priorities for the 2026 legislative session! buff.ly/cR5wMMf #ORleg #ORpol
Just before the start of this legislative session, Senate Pres. Rob Wagner & I joined Your Voice Your Vote to talk about the legislative session & our priorities to balance the budget, lower the cost of living, & respond to federal overreach. buff.ly/W1fzUn5 #ORleg #ORpol
2/2 State leaders are responding by finding efficiencies, making careful reductions, & closing tax loopholes for big corporations and the wealthy. In balancing the budget, we’re prioritizing Oregon families, small businesses, essential services, & growing our economy. #ORleg ORpol
1/2 I was excited to join Dave Miller on @opb.org's Think Out Lout to discuss balancing our state budget. In July 2025 the Big Ugly Bill blew an almost $900M hole in it—and it’s not a one-time hit. We’re facing years of massive cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. #ORpol #ORleg buff.ly/EAu5ux0
2/2 I want to thank @rickiruizor.bsky.social for his tireless advocacy for them, and for all of our immigrant neighbors in Oregon. #ORpol #ORleg
1/2 Such an honor to meet the Crespo-González family yesterday, esp young Diana—I was thrilled to welcome them to their Capitol. These Oregonians have shown such courage & fortitude after being detained by ICE while seeking urgent medical care for Diana. buff.ly/lFki8U3 #ORleg #ORpol
3/3 This year, we also must do our best to insulate Oregon from the actions of our federal govt – from the campaign of fear and intimidation ICE is waging in our streets to the impacts Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill will have on healthcare, anti-hunger programs & more. #ORleg #ORpol
2/3 In even-numbered years, session lasts just 35 days & typically focuses on budget adjustments, emergent issues, and technical fixes to laws passed in the previous long session. That’s challenging work in a short timeframe, even in the best of times. #ORleg #ORpol
1/3 The 2026 session is underway! It was a pleasure to join Michael Dunn for @klccoregon.bsky.social's Oregon On the Record to discuss our ambitious agenda for this short legislative session.
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We cannot allow any of this to become normalized. As Oregonians, we need to stand together in peace, unity, and urgency to speak out against the terror being inflicted on us.
This brutality serves no purpose. The Trump administration can try to spin their violence against innocent people all they want, but we can all see what is happening with our own eyes.
The events of the last two days—not to mention the last year—have shown us all that Donald Trump’s federal immigration forces are not making our communities safer or more secure. They are tearing families apart, terrorizing neighborhoods, and injuring and killing community members.
(4/4) My priority is continuity of care, clear communication, and accountability during this transition. I’ll keep monitoring the rollout and pushing for improvements. If you’re affected, keep your appointments, watch for your Trillium ID card, and contact my office for help.
(3/4) There are real concerns about provider continuity—especially in behavioral health. As of Dec., an estimated 15,000-25,000 members may need to change providers because their current provider is not yet in Trillium’s network. The impact on members deserves close attention.
(2/4) The Oregon Health Authority has confirmed that OHP benefits will remain the same, and members should continue seeing their doctors, dentists, and behavioral health providers during the transition. No one should delay or skip care because of this change.
(1/4) Nearly 96,000 Lane Co residents who get health care through the Oregon Health Plan will transition from PacificSource to Trillium beginning Feb. 1. This is a significant change, and it’s important our community has clear, accurate information. buff.ly/IUGHHde
(3/3) We know vote-by-mail empowers voters and keeps elections secure—and we’re not going back. We’ll keep defending the freedom to vote, supporting election workers, and expanding participation. Democracy is stronger when more people vote. #ORpol #ORleg
(2/3) As we head into another election year, national attacks on voting access are escalating again. Efforts to undermine vote-by-mail are spreading in other states—we can’t let misinformation chip away at a system that works. #ORpol #ORleg buff.ly/OA6fELk
(1/3) Vote-by-mail has been a cornerstone of Oregon’s democracy for decades—it’s safe, secure, & wildly popular. When a handful of Repub politicians tried to end it in 2025, the intense public outcry crashed the #ORleg website.That’s what protecting democracy looks like. #ORpol
(4/4) Our rural schools and communities should never have been forced to wait this long. We’ll keep fighting in Salem for predictable, reliable funding, and for a federal partner Oregonians can count on. #ORleg #ORpol
(3/4) Oregon rural communities deserve stability. This renewal should bring relief, but it’s hard to ignore how much unnecessary chaos got us here under Trump and Congressional Republicans--another reminder of the real-life consequences when Washington can’t get its act together.
(2/4) These funds are essential to keeping schools open, maintaining roads, and supporting law enforcement and emergency services in rural communities. This vote is a long overdue step in the right direction. #ORleg #ORpol
(1/4) After nearly 2 years of uncertainty, Congress finally renewed Secure Rural Schools, a lifeline so many have been waiting for. No state was hurt more than Oregon when the fed govt failed to meet its commitments and payments lapsed. buff.ly/ZaOozuj #ORleg #ORpol
(3/3) Immigrants are our neighbors, coworkers, friends & family—and vital members of our community. I will keep working with my colleagues in the legislature & with community partners to defend immigrants' rights. We are stronger when everyone can live, work, & learn without fear.
(2/3) As the Trump admin escalates its ruthless campaign against immigrants, we see the consequences. Farmworkers & construction workers are afraid to come to work. Businesses struggle to stay open. Children are afraid to go to school. Families are being torn apart. #ORleg #ORpol
(1/3) Today, Oregonians are observing "A Day Without an Immigrant" to underscore a simple truth: immigrants are essential to Oregon's economy. They are the backbone of sectors like health care, construction, and agriculture. #ORleg #ORpol buff.ly/3vVu5QR
(3/3) It’s encouraging to see state agencies and local higher ed institutions working together on solutions that protect communities and build long-term capacity. This is the kind of forward-looking investment Oregon needs, and the kind that will pay off for years to come.
(2/3) The agreement gives students real-world training and speeds research that helps firefighters do their jobs safely. As fire seasons grow longer and more dangerous, partnerships like this strengthen our workforce, support fire agencies, and keep Oregon ahead on emerging tech.
(1/3) Last week, the Oregon Dept of Aviation and @lanetitans.bsky.social announced a partnership to expand drone technology for wildfire detection and public safety. LCC has one of Oregon’s strongest UAS programs, and the Dept. of Aviation is leading on integrating new tools into emergency response.
