Mia Maldonado
@miamaldonado.bsky.social
State government reporter @oregoncapitalchronicle.com, formerly at @idahocapitalsun.com 🥔 ➡️ 🦫
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@vocesinternship.bsky.social alum | miembro de NAHJ 🇲🇽🇵🇾
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@willametteu.bsky.social students, the Oregon Capital Chronicle is hiring! We're looking for an intern to cover the February 2026 Oregon legislative session. It's a part-time role - more details for students here on their handshake:
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November 24, 2025 at 7:42 PM
@willametteu.bsky.social students, the Oregon Capital Chronicle is hiring! We're looking for an intern to cover the February 2026 Oregon legislative session. It's a part-time role - more details for students here on their handshake:
app.joinhandshake.com/public/jobs/...
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Reporter @shaanthx.bsky.social recently traveled to Newport to learn more about the coastal city's fight against ICE is making waves across Oregon.
‘People will boycott’: How a coastal city's fight against ICE is making waves across Oregon • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Hundreds of Oregonians from Newport and nearby have turned out to two public meetings to voice unanimous opposition to a potential facility.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Reporter @shaanthx.bsky.social recently traveled to Newport to learn more about the coastal city's fight against ICE is making waves across Oregon.
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CALLOUT: I am looking to interview individuals who have sought health care at crisis pregnancy centers, whether intentionally or unintentionally, and want to talk about their experience. The center can be located anywhere. If you or someone you know might be interested, please email or send me a DM.
December 1, 2025 at 8:19 PM
CALLOUT: I am looking to interview individuals who have sought health care at crisis pregnancy centers, whether intentionally or unintentionally, and want to talk about their experience. The center can be located anywhere. If you or someone you know might be interested, please email or send me a DM.
A Republican-led referendum could prevent ODOT from receiving the new revenue it was barely able to secure in the first place.
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Another ODOT funding gap looms if enough signatures collected for gas tax petition • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Petition organizers have until Dec. 30 to collect signatures to refer to the ballot a suite of transportation tax and fee hikes.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:08 AM
A Republican-led referendum could prevent ODOT from receiving the new revenue it was barely able to secure in the first place.
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This Newport restaurant not only serves local fresh fish, but its also working to reduce how much fish waste it sends to the landfill. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/12/01/n...
Newport business works to reduce Oregon’s fish waste • Oregon Capital Chronicle
The Newport restaurant has become a local staple known for serving locally-caught seafood to tourists visiting Oregon’s Central Coast.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:45 PM
This Newport restaurant not only serves local fresh fish, but its also working to reduce how much fish waste it sends to the landfill. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/12/01/n...
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Idahoans United for Women and Families announced last week that the group has collected more than 50,000 signatures so far — out of the nearly 71,000 signatures needed. #idleg #idpol
Ballot initiative to end Idaho’s abortion ban has more than 50,000 signatures, group says • Idaho Capital Sun
Idahoans United for Women and Families announced it has collected more than 50,000 signatures so far out of the nearly 71,000 needed.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Oregon's attorney general and the district attorneys of the state's three largest counties are warning federal immigration agencies to stop using excessive force on Oregonians.
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Oregon attorney general, district attorneys warn feds to stop using excessive force • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon's attorney general and three district attorneys said they'll investigate and prosecute federal agents if they use excessive force.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Oregon's attorney general and the district attorneys of the state's three largest counties are warning federal immigration agencies to stop using excessive force on Oregonians.
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For months I've wondered how much it costs to sue the Trump administration. After digging into this, I found out it's not really taking Oregon taxpayers extra dollars and it's actually keeping $4.5 billion in place.
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Oregon’s lawsuits against Trump cost a fraction of what state has saved • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon's a part of at least 45 lawsuits against the Trump administration, often teaming up with other states to prevent federal funding cuts.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:35 PM
For months I've wondered how much it costs to sue the Trump administration. After digging into this, I found out it's not really taking Oregon taxpayers extra dollars and it's actually keeping $4.5 billion in place.
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The state of Oregon said it will file its own lawsuit on Monday, arguing that the federal government didn't follow laws requiring public notice of the helicopter's removal. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/briefs/coast...
Coastal groups sue feds for removing Newport helicopter • Oregon Capital Chronicle
The state of Oregon announced it will file its own lawsuit on Monday, arguing that the removal violates rules of public notice.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:15 AM
The state of Oregon said it will file its own lawsuit on Monday, arguing that the federal government didn't follow laws requiring public notice of the helicopter's removal. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/briefs/coast...
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It's that "year end" time where everyone asks you for money, sorry.
I'm happy to recommend any individual outlet to you if you'd like to support a specific state, but if you appreciate all of the reporting from our outlets, as well as our DC coverage and repro team, you can donate here. <3
I'm happy to recommend any individual outlet to you if you'd like to support a specific state, but if you appreciate all of the reporting from our outlets, as well as our DC coverage and repro team, you can donate here. <3
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November 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
It's that "year end" time where everyone asks you for money, sorry.
I'm happy to recommend any individual outlet to you if you'd like to support a specific state, but if you appreciate all of the reporting from our outlets, as well as our DC coverage and repro team, you can donate here. <3
I'm happy to recommend any individual outlet to you if you'd like to support a specific state, but if you appreciate all of the reporting from our outlets, as well as our DC coverage and repro team, you can donate here. <3
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Like putting on an old winter coat and pulling a surprise $20 from the pocket, Oregon's $373 million budget deficit is shrinking, for now, due to what state economists call “found money." But lack of labor statistics means revenue forecast tenuous. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/11/19/f...
‘Found money,’ economic resilience dramatically shrink Oregon’s budget deficit • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Adjusted corporate income tax receipts, mild revenue increases have modestly improved state’s budget outlook, economists said.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Like putting on an old winter coat and pulling a surprise $20 from the pocket, Oregon's $373 million budget deficit is shrinking, for now, due to what state economists call “found money." But lack of labor statistics means revenue forecast tenuous. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/11/19/f...
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BREAKING: Trump administration unveils plan to try to dismantle Department of Education.
via Shauneen Miranda
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via Shauneen Miranda
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BREAKING: Trump administration unveils plan to try to dismantle Department of Education
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration took major steps Tuesday in trying to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, announcing six total inter-agency agreements signed with other de...
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November 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
BREAKING: Trump administration unveils plan to try to dismantle Department of Education.
via Shauneen Miranda
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/brea...
via Shauneen Miranda
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The Oregon Legislature is meeting this week to consider some major cuts to current spending levels as a large revenue deficit looms. That’s because the state’s tax code automatically replicates new federal tax cuts, including ones passed this summer that will reduce state revenue. buff.ly/kIxKhTd
Lawmakers might tap two reserve funds to fill Oregon’s budget deficit. What are they? • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon has two reserve funds meant to ensure state agencies and services remain whole and public school budgets aren’t throttled.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
The Oregon Legislature is meeting this week to consider some major cuts to current spending levels as a large revenue deficit looms. That’s because the state’s tax code automatically replicates new federal tax cuts, including ones passed this summer that will reduce state revenue. buff.ly/kIxKhTd
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This hospital is one of the only options for OBGYN care for residents of Sandpoint and places further north in Idaho’s panhandle.
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North Idaho hospital could end contract with major health insurer that covers state employees • Idaho Capital Sun
If a deal isn't met by Jan. 1, Kootenai Health in Coeur d'Alene could become out of network for Regence BlueShield of Idaho.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
This hospital is one of the only options for OBGYN care for residents of Sandpoint and places further north in Idaho’s panhandle.
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Oregon joins states including Washington, California and Colorado that have agreed to backfill millions in lost Medicaid dollars for the Planned Parenthood organizations within the state.
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Oregon agrees to backfill lost Medicaid funds for Planned Parenthood • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon agrees to backfill $7.5 million in lost Planned Parenthood dollars after Congress approved a bill blocking access to Medicaid funds.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Oregon joins states including Washington, California and Colorado that have agreed to backfill millions in lost Medicaid dollars for the Planned Parenthood organizations within the state.
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At a special city council meeting tonight, Newport City Manager Nina Vetter confirmed that the contractor Team Housing Solutions has withdrawn its letter of intent to lease the property at the city's municipal airport. Story to come for @oregoncapitalchronicle.com, still have a 2 hour meeting to go.
A vague letter from a Texas-based defense contractor spurred concern in Newport that the federal government would seek to establish an immigration detention facility on Oregon’s Central Coast. buff.ly/AUbX4Qt
Military housing contractor sought Newport airport lease site before ICE facility reports • Oregon Capital Chronicle
A Nov. 4 letter addressed to the city by a Texas-based defense contractor sheds light on some of the pressures facing local officials.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:10 AM
At a special city council meeting tonight, Newport City Manager Nina Vetter confirmed that the contractor Team Housing Solutions has withdrawn its letter of intent to lease the property at the city's municipal airport. Story to come for @oregoncapitalchronicle.com, still have a 2 hour meeting to go.
Chief petitioners behind the “No Tax Oregon” referendum effort are a step closer to collecting signatures after they submitted paperwork to the Oregon Secretary of State Monday morning. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/11/10/s...
Signature gathering for Oregon gas tax referendum could begin by end of week • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Gov. Tina Kotek on Friday signed Oregon’s long-awaited transportation bill into law, setting the stage for opponents to begin collecting signatures for a referendum effort to overturn it. After Democ...
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November 10, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Chief petitioners behind the “No Tax Oregon” referendum effort are a step closer to collecting signatures after they submitted paperwork to the Oregon Secretary of State Monday morning. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/11/10/s...
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BREAKING: Federal judge permanently blocks Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Portland.
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Federal judge finds Trump Guard deployment to Portland illegal • Oregon Capital Chronicle
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to return control of federalized Oregon and California Guard troops to each state’s governor.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:11 AM
BREAKING: Federal judge permanently blocks Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Portland.
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Hours after Oregonians started receiving their full SNAP benefits for November, the Trump administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to take up its request to block payments and says it wants a decision tonight. Background: buff.ly/SNOwe97
Full November SNAP benefits to be issued by Trump administration despite shutdown • Oregon Capital Chronicle
This report has been updated. The U.S. Department of Agriculture told states Friday it was releasing full November funding for the nation’s major food assistance program that helps 42 million people…
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November 8, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Hours after Oregonians started receiving their full SNAP benefits for November, the Trump administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to take up its request to block payments and says it wants a decision tonight. Background: buff.ly/SNOwe97
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Federal judge in Oregon sides with state and city of Portland in suit against Trump over attempted Guard deployment. Finds Trump violated U.S. code and Constitution. Feds likely to appeal:
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#146 in State of Oregon v. Trump (D. Or., 3:25-cv-01756) – CourtListener.com
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: For the reasons provided, this Court GRANTS declaratory relief and permanent injunctive relief, as stated herein, and in the accompanying Judgment. See attache...
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November 8, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Federal judge in Oregon sides with state and city of Portland in suit against Trump over attempted Guard deployment. Finds Trump violated U.S. code and Constitution. Feds likely to appeal:
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Oregon’s chief legal officer is hosting a series of town halls this season to hear from Oregonians about what issues matter to them the most.
Oregon attorney general schedules town halls in Corvallis, Lake Oswego • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon’s chief legal officer is hosting a series of town halls to hear from Oregonians about what issues matter to them the most.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Oregon’s chief legal officer is hosting a series of town halls this season to hear from Oregonians about what issues matter to them the most.
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A coalition of Democratic states are suing the U.S. Department of Education to stop new eligibility restrictions for the program that allows student loan forgiveness for government and nonprofit employees after 10 years of service.
Oregon sues Trump admin for attempt to restrict public service loan forgiveness • Oregon Capital Chronicle
A coalition of Democratic states are suing the U.S. Department of Education to stop new eligibility restrictions for the program that allows student loan forgiveness for government and nonprofit…
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November 3, 2025 at 10:22 PM
A coalition of Democratic states are suing the U.S. Department of Education to stop new eligibility restrictions for the program that allows student loan forgiveness for government and nonprofit employees after 10 years of service.
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Oregon is suing the Trump administration for allegedly holding back emergency grants promised to the state for emergency management, disaster-relief and homeland security operations. buff.ly/otQvJT3
Oregon sues Trump admin for restricting access to federal emergency grants • Oregon Capital Chronicle
The coalition of states argue the Trump administration's new grant terms pose as obstacles for states to receive funding.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Oregon is suing the Trump administration for allegedly holding back emergency grants promised to the state for emergency management, disaster-relief and homeland security operations. buff.ly/otQvJT3
Several commissioners said they would be voting based on who they thought would best fill the remainder of Rep. Hòa Nguyễn’s term during Oregon’s upcoming short legislative session.
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Labor advocate appointed to serve remainder of Oregon Rep. Hòa Nguyễn’s term • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Several commissioners said they would vote for the candidate they could see navigating Oregon’s short legislative session.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Several commissioners said they would be voting based on who they thought would best fill the remainder of Rep. Hòa Nguyễn’s term during Oregon’s upcoming short legislative session.
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