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Shaanth Nanguneri @shaanthx.bsky.social · 2d

Can't help but think about the end of the Oregon legislative session, when Sen. James Manning Jr. recalled the April death of State Sen. Aaron Woods to complications from cancer. “There are so many of us that have suffered loss,” he said at the time. “And yet we continue to come here.”

Shaanth Nanguneri @shaanthx.bsky.social · 2d

“In the Capitol, Representative Hòa Nguyễn will be remembered for pouring her heart and soul into bringing communities together.”

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Oregon Rep. Hòa Nguyễn dies at 41 after cancer diagnosis • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon State Rep. Hòa Nguyễn, D-Portland, died Thursday morning following a months-long battle with advanced stage cancer. She was 41.

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Alex Baumhardt @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social · 2d

Appeals court to decide ‘as quickly as possible’ on legality of Guard troops to Portland oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/10/09/a...

Appeals court to decide ‘as quickly as possible’ on legality of Guard troops to Portland • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Three judges will decide “as quickly as possible,” they said, whether to uphold a temporary order barring President Donald Trump from deploying Oregon National Guard troops to Portland. U.S. Circuit J...

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 2d

Oregon State Rep. Hòa Nguyễn, D-Portland, died Thursday morning following a months-long battle with advanced stage cancer. She was 41. Nguyễn’s legislative accomplishments span childhood care, education, and consumer protection. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/10/09/o...

Oregon Rep. Hòa Nguyễn dies at 41 after cancer diagnosis • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon State Rep. Hòa Nguyễn, D-Portland, died Thursday morning following a months-long battle with advanced stage cancer. She was 41.

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Shaanth Nanguneri @shaanthx.bsky.social · 2d

“In the Capitol, Representative Hòa Nguyễn will be remembered for pouring her heart and soul into bringing communities together.”

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Oregon Rep. Hòa Nguyễn dies at 41 after cancer diagnosis • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon State Rep. Hòa Nguyễn, D-Portland, died Thursday morning following a months-long battle with advanced stage cancer. She was 41.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 4d

The Trump administration has tapped a former Oregon Senate Republican leader as an assistant labor secretary, bringing him into an agency headed by another Oregon Republican. buff.ly/4TllZmc

Trump picks former Oregon state senator for labor department role • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Speculation had been growing over whether Sen. Daniel Bonham, R-The Dalles, could be leaving to work for the U.S. Department of Labor.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 4d

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a challenge to a longstanding Oregon law barring unannounced audio recordings of in-person conversations, crushing a right-wing media group’s campaign to strike down some of the nation’s strictest restrictions.

U.S. Supreme Court turns down Project Veritas case against Oregon secret recording law • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon is among a few states in the nation to ban audio recording of in-person conversations without specifically informing participants.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 5d

This week, we’re celebrating the Oregon Capital Chronicle’s fourth birthday! 🎂
The best birthday gift is a donation to our newsroom. Will you help us celebrate today?

Donate • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon Capital Chronicle is a nonprofit news operation that depends on people like you to support high-quality journalism that can be provided to Oregonians at no cost. By donating with a…

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Shaanth Nanguneri @shaanthx.bsky.social · 4d

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U.S. Supreme Court turns down Project Veritas case against Oregon secret recording law • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon is among a few states in the nation to ban audio recording of in-person conversations without specifically informing participants.

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 10d

Jane Goodall, ethologist and conservationist, has died. She was 91

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 11d

The Trump administration on Tuesday opened an investigation into a contested Oregon policy of requiring prospective adoptive and foster parents to affirm their child’s gender identity, spelling uncertainty for hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding for the state.

Federal government probes Oregon in faith-based push against LGBTQ+ foster policy • Oregon Capital Chronicle

The Trump administration on Tuesday opened an investigation into a contested Oregon policy of requiring prospective adoptive and foster parents to affirm their child’s gender identity, spelling…

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Shaanth Nanguneri @shaanthx.bsky.social · 11d

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Federal government probes Oregon in faith-based push against LGBTQ+ foster policy • Oregon Capital Chronicle

The Trump administration on Tuesday opened an investigation into a contested Oregon policy of requiring prospective adoptive and foster parents to affirm their child’s gender identity, spelling uncert...

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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 13d

BREAKING NEWS: Oregon sues Trump administration over unlawful federalization of National Guard. Read more.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 14d

In a brief post to his social media platform, Trump said he would deploy troops to Portland, Oregon, vowed ‘Full Force,’ offered no other details. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/09/27/r...

Trump to deploy troops to Portland, Oregon, vows ‘Full Force’ • Oregon Capital Chronicle

PORTLAND, Ore. — President Donald Trump said Saturday morning he will send troops to Portland, attempting an unprecedented use of U.S. military forces within the country. In a brief post to his social...

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 16d

An Oregon woman failed to convince a federal appeals court to reinstate her lawsuit alleging a health care employer discriminated against her Christian faith in its enforcement of the state’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers.

Federal appeals court backs dismissal of religious challenge to Oregon COVID testing rule • Oregon Capital Chronicle

The dispute traces back to a 2021 Oregon Health Authority rule requiring health care workers to vaccinate against COVID-19.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 18d

‘A universal struggle’: Oregon eligibility workers brace for federal benefit cuts

'A universal struggle': Oregon eligibility workers brace for federal benefit cuts • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Workers who help the state process eligibility applications say they feel unprepared amid looming federal cuts to benefits like food aid.

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Rep. Greg Stanton @repgregstanton.bsky.social · 19d

24 years ago, Balbir Singh Sodhi was murdered in an act of religious hatred after 9/11.

Last week, my team joined the Sikh community in Mesa to honor his memory and reaffirm the importance of diversity, unity, and acceptance to our country and its founding values.

Memorial to Sodhi with candles and flowers laid before it

A group raising an American flag over the memorial with a crowd watching on

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Mia Maldonado @miamaldonado.bsky.social · 23d

Two Oregon lawmakers are among 250 state legislators across the U.S. visiting Israel this week on a trip sponsored by the Israeli government.
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Two Oregon lawmakers go on Israel-sponsored trip as country invades Gaza City • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Two Oregon lawmakers are among 250 state legislators across the U.S. visiting Israel this week on a trip sponsored by the Israeli government.

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Shaanth Nanguneri @shaanthx.bsky.social · 23d

let me know if it doesn’t soon!

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 23d

UPDATE: Any Oregonian who wants COVID-19 vaccine can get it, state says. buff.ly/EIvOvoeby @shaanthx.bsky.social

Any Oregonian who wants COVID-19 vaccine can get it, state says • Oregon Capital Chronicle

The nation’s four West Coast states recommended that all adults and children concerned about the respiratory season can receive the COVID vaccine.

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Shaanth Nanguneri @shaanthx.bsky.social · 23d

They told me something similar in a statement a while back - but I saw on their website. Think it started Sept. 15 no cost to members

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COVID-19 Vaccine Information | Kaiser Permanente

Get up-to-date information on the COVID-19 vaccine, including how to schedule an appointment and safety and effectiveness.

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Shaanth Nanguneri @shaanthx.bsky.social · 23d

Aaand we have a new (reiterated) bulletin from the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation prohibiting insurer cost-sharing ie copays, etc. for COVID vaccines "All health benefit plans (including grandfathered health benefit plans) in Oregon must provide coverage."

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 23d

Former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez testified before a U.S. Senate committee Wednesday that she was fired after just 29 days because she refused to pre-approve vaccine recommendations or fire career officials for no reason.

Former CDC chief says she was fired for resisting RFK Jr. orders on vaccines • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez said she was fired because she refused to pre-approve vaccine recommendations.

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Shaanth Nanguneri @shaanthx.bsky.social · 24d

I should add: this doesn't address questions around cost and coverage. Insurers may have different policies in light of the CDC frustration, and some states have mandate that they cover it, but others haven't. Kaiser is offering the vaccine for free for members; may help avoid long-term health cost.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 24d

The nation’s four West Coast states on Wednesday recommended that all adults and children concerned about the respiratory season can receive the COVID-19 vaccine and other common inoculations.

West Coast states recommend COVID vaccine amid CDC turmoil • Oregon Capital Chronicle

The nation’s four West Coast states recommended that all adults and children concerned about the respiratory season can receive the COVID vaccine.

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Shaanth Nanguneri @shaanthx.bsky.social · 24d

Updated with news from the Oregon Board of Pharmacy; just aligned its COVID-19 vaccine guidance with West Coast alliance, allowing those ages 7 years or older to receive from a pharmacist. Trying to get some clarity on under 7, might need Kotek for that. Rule awaits filing by today or early tmrw.

Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 24d

The nation’s four West Coast states on Wednesday recommended that all adults and children concerned about the respiratory season can receive the COVID-19 vaccine and other common inoculations.

West Coast states recommend COVID vaccine amid CDC turmoil • Oregon Capital Chronicle

The nation’s four West Coast states recommended that all adults and children concerned about the respiratory season can receive the COVID vaccine.

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