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Mia Maldonado @miamaldonado.bsky.social · 12h

It’s our birthday week!!!!

Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 16h

With your help, we're more than halfway to our 4th birthday wish of collecting 40 donations! Thank you for your readership.

It’s not too late to keep the party going and support independent journalism in Oregon.

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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Alex Baumhardt @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social · 1d

Among protestors outside ICE facility Noem is visiting in Portland is Oregon Guard veteran Noah Mrowczynski:
“I'm a combat veteran, a veteran who fought real wars against real terrorists. Not this so-called insurrection and so-called terrorists Trump would have you believe we are in Portland.”

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Alex Baumhardt @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social · 2d

Oregon, Portland, troops in ‘wait mode’ for federal challenge to temporary order blocking National Guard deployment via @oregoncapitalchronicle.com oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/10/06/o...

Oregon, Portland, troops in ‘wait mode’ for federal challenge to temporary order • Oregon Capital Chronicle

The Trump administration on Sunday was blocked by a federal judge from activating National Guard troops from any state and D.C. to Portland.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 2d

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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Kelcie Moseley-Morris @kelciemmorris.bsky.social · 2d

Casual reminder that our nonprofit newsroom has a team of reporters in DC who grind for you on the daily with free access and no ads

Headline from a story that says "Trump cancels blue state projects, trolls Dems on social media as shutdown drags on"

Headline from an article that says "Fake video of Dem leaders posted by Trump draws fire amid shutdown fight"

Headline from an article that says "How the federal shutdown is playing out across the government"

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 5d

Members of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, the city of Salem and Oregon housing advocates celebrated the opening of Kloshe Illahee Haws, a 40-unit affordable housing project spanning nearly 9 acres in northeast Salem.

Salem development expands affordable urban housing for Siletz tribal members • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Members of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians celebrated the opening of a 40-unit affordable housing project in Salem.

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Alex Baumhardt @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social · 5d

The judge just got the case yesterday she said. Will consider arguments, review materials and make a ruling today or tomorrow at the latest. Story coming about what played out in court coming shortly. Will update throughout the day with any news!

Alex Baumhardt @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social · 5d

Hey all! At federal courthouse in Portland now where judge Karin Immergut will decide whether to grant a temporary restraining order barring guard deployment to the city for now. Will report result here ASAP. Hearing starts in 15 mins.

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Judge sets Friday hearing on blocking National Guard deployment to Portland • Oregon Capital Chronicle

The request for temporary restraining order blocking troop deployment is part of a broader lawsuit against the Trump administration over its federalizing of Oregon National Guard troops.

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Mia Maldonado @miamaldonado.bsky.social · 7d

The Oregon Department of Transportation is behind on hiring winter workers to plow Oregon’s roads in the coming months.

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Oregon transportation department behind on winter hiring because of funding delay • Oregon Capital Chronicle

The Oregon Department of Transportation is rushing to fill vacant positions as it recovers from resignations and a hiring freeze.

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Mia Maldonado @miamaldonado.bsky.social · 7d

Abortions make up a small portion of the services most Oregon Planned Parenthood affiliates provide, except in Ontario, where its the nearest place most Idahoans can legally receive one. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/10/01/o...

One eastern Oregon clinic is a health care ‘lifeline.’ Medicaid cuts threaten its existence • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon Planned Parenthood affiliates depended on about $17 million in Medicaid funding in the 2024 fiscal year.

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Mia Maldonado @miamaldonado.bsky.social · 9d

A six month legislative session & a one month special session later, Oregon lawmakers have finally passed a bill to raise new revenue to fill the transportation department’s budget shortfall.

More SOON!

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Oregon Senate passes $4.3 billion transportation package • Oregon Capital Chronicle

The Oregon Senate on Monday is meeting for a final vote on a long-awaited transportation bill to fund road operations and maintenance.

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Mia Maldonado @miamaldonado.bsky.social · 9d

I know 😭

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Mia Maldonado @miamaldonado.bsky.social · 9d

The Oregon State Capitol rotunda is finally open! I’ve been a state government reporter for 5 months now and this is my first time seeing it since it’s been undergoing construction.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 9d

The Oregon Senate has passed a $4.3 billion transportation funding package. Background from @miamaldonado.bsky.social with more to come:

oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/09/29/o... #orleg

Oregon Senate votes on $4.3 billion transportation package • Oregon Capital Chronicle

The Oregon Senate on Monday is meeting for a final vote on a long-awaited transportation bill to fund road operations and maintenance.

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Washington State Standard @washingtonstatestandard.com · 20d

Washington state will backfill lost Medicaid dollars for Planned Parenthood after a court ruling last week. At the same time, advocates continue to push for restored funding for abortion access that lawmakers cut in Washington’s new state budget. #waleg washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/09/18/w...

WA will replace Planned Parenthood’s lost Medicaid funding with state dollars • Washington State Standard

Washington state will backfill lost Medicaid dollars for Planned Parenthood after a court ruling last week.

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Mia Maldonado @miamaldonado.bsky.social · 20d

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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Jamie Hale @jamiehale.bsky.social · 21d

There's a new effort in Oregon to replace offensive geographic names across the state. The to-do list is currently 91 names long.

91 offensive landmark names in Oregon will be replaced. Here’s how you can help

Oregon is in the process of renaming geographic places with "insulting and derogatory" words.

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Mia Maldonado @miamaldonado.bsky.social · 21d

Democrats in the Oregon House of Representatives are forming a work group focused on brainstorming ways to reimburse Oregon’s Planned Parenthood affiliates for the services they provide. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/09/17/o...

Oregon Democratic lawmakers form work group to brainstorm abortion access policy • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon’s legislative Democrats are once again looking for ways to strengthen abortion access as federal cuts threaten Planned Parenthood.

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Mia Maldonado @miamaldonado.bsky.social · 22d

Oop! That's fixed. Thank you!!!

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Mia Maldonado @miamaldonado.bsky.social · 22d

CALLOUT: I’m looking for people to talk to on the record about their experiences with receiving any kind of care at Planned Parenthood in Oregon, especially those who needed low-cost options. This can be any clinic, but I would especially love to talk to anyone who used the Ontario clinic. DM me!

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Mia Maldonado @miamaldonado.bsky.social · 26d

The Beaver State — once ranked among the top half of U.S. states — continues to slide down CNBC’s annual “Best States for Business” list — from 21st place in 2023, 28th place in 2024 to 39th place in July. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/09/12/o...

Oregon’s business reputation has taken a hit. Are businesses really leaving? • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Research shows many Oregon businesses aren’t fleeing so much as they’re expanding out of state after getting recruited.

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Mia Maldonado @miamaldonado.bsky.social · 28d

As the state of Washington plans to destroy $1.3 million worth of expiring abortion pills it bought in 2023, Oregon leaders late last year thought ahead and replaced its expiring pills with ones that don’t expire until 2028.
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As Washington plans to destroy expiring stockpile, Oregon’s abortion pills don’t expire until 2028 • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon in late 2024 exchanged its old abortion pill stockpile with pills that don't expire until September 2028.

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Julia Shumway @jmshumway.bsky.social · 29d

State Rep. Annessa Hartman, D-Gladstone and the only Dem to vote against an #orleg transportation package, is ditching the House to run for a much-better-paid and officially nonpartisan Clackamas County Commission post. More tk from @miamaldonado.bsky.social for @oregoncapitalchronicle.com.

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CNN @cnn.com · Sep 5

A federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration from ending temporary legal protections that have granted more than 1 million people from Haiti and Venezuela the right to live and work in the United States.

Judge blocks Trump administration’s ending of legal protections for 1.1 million Venezuelans and Haitians | CNN Politics

A federal judge on Friday ruled against the Trump administration from ending temporary legal protections that have granted more than 1 million people from Haiti and Venezuela the right to live and wor...

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Mia Maldonado @miamaldonado.bsky.social · Sep 5

Thank you!!

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Mia Maldonado @miamaldonado.bsky.social · Sep 5

North coast Rep. Cyrus Javadi announced on Friday that he's switching parties, which isn't unprecedented in Oregon. While his values haven't changed, he said the Republican Party has under President Donald Trump's leadership. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/09/05/c...

Coastal Oregon lawmaker switches party affiliation, registering as Democrat • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Rep. Cyrus Javadi of Tillamook will run as a Democrat in the 2026 election, abandoning the Oregon Republican Party.

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