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Kyle Pfannenstiel @pfannyyy.bsky.social · 1d

A lot of Idahoans on Medicaid expansion work for big businesses, and even public colleges and government entities.

Walmart, one of the biggest private business in Idaho, had the most employees on the public assistance program. #idleg #idpol

Where do people on Idaho Medicaid expansion work? A lot of big companies. • Idaho Capital Sun

Hundreds of Idaho employees for major companies, colleges and governments are on Medicaid expansion, new state report shows.

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‘Substantial’ layoffs of federal workers launched by Trump administration amid shutdown reports @jennifershutt.bsky.social oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/10/10/r...

‘Substantial’ layoffs of federal workers launched by Trump administration amid shutdown • Oregon Capital Chronicle

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced Friday it had begun mass layoffs of federal employees, a step not taken during previous government shutdowns and one that could significantly reshape th...

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After a government shutdown is resolved, states are typically reimbursed for federal costs they fronted during the funding lapse. But Trump admin's record of pulling money, targeting Democratic-led states has some officials worried about getting paid back.
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‘This shutdown feels different.’ States might not get repaid when government reopens. • Oregon Capital Chronicle

States are continuing to operate federally funded programs during the shutdown. But they say they can only front those costs for so long — and some are worried about getting repaid.

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Trump has signaled he wants to unilaterally cancel funding approved by Congress, lay off federal workers by the thousands and may try to reinterpret a 2019 law regarding back pay for furloughed federal employees, @jennifershutt.bsky.social reports oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/10/09/r...

Trump threatens 'permanent' cuts to Democratic programs on day nine of shutdown gridlock • Oregon Capital Chronicle

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday he’s prepared to cancel funding approved by Congress that he believes is going toward programs supported by Democrats, though he didn’t share any addi...

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The visit left the politicians, “deeply concerned by the lack of oversight and accountability of ICE agents, including those operating out of the Macadam (Portland) facility,” they said in a statement. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/10/09/o...

Oregon’s congressional Democrats press feds on treatment of immigrants, protestors at ICE facility • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Members of Oregon’s congressional delegation raised concerns in letters following a visit to the Portland ICE processing facility that’s been a lighting rod for Trump officials.

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Former governors, state AGs weigh in on Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/10/09/r...

Former governors, state AGs weigh in on Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops • Oregon Capital Chronicle

President Donald Trump’s novel use of National Guard troops for law enforcement purposes has reopened a debate over states’ authority to control police powers, as dueling briefs from current and forme...

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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 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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Appeals court to decide ‘as quickly as possible’ on legality of Guard troops to Portland. We will be following throughout the day or as long as it takes for a decision to be reached. Stay tuned! 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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The Oregon Supreme Court questioned the scope Wednesday of an Oregon measure struck down by a lower court that regulated vape packaging in a case highlighting the tension between the state’s free speech protections and regulation of corporate activity.

Oregon Supreme Court suggests narrowing vape packaging rules in free speech case • Oregon Capital Chronicle

The Oregon Court of Appeals in an October 2024 ruling struck down the law on the grounds it violated the free speech of a business owner.

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U.S. House Democrats failed again Wednesday to force Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva.

US House GOP delays seating Rep.-elect Grijalva, potential deciding vote on Epstein petition • Oregon Capital Chronicle

U.S. House Democrats failed again Wednesday to force Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva.

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About 200 members of the Oregon National Guard will remain under federal control but cannot yet be deployed to Portland, according to a ruling Wednesday by three judges in a federal appeals court. buff.ly/3o8ocqH

Oregon National Guard remains federalized for now, but cannot be deployed, judges rule • Oregon Capital Chronicle

About 200 members of the Oregon National Guard will remain under federal control but cannot yet be deployed to Portland, judges rule.

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Gov. Tina Kotek’s executive order could fast-track renewable energy projects permits to meet a July 4 deadline. buff.ly/nwUL3Ri via @opb.org

Oregon to accelerate siting of renewable energy projects to beat Trump’s incentive deadline • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon is preparing to fast-track solar and wind permits to take advantage of federal tax credits before they expire next year.

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Julia Shumway @jmshumway.bsky.social · 3d

Ninth Circuit issued an administrative stay of judge's order blocking National Guard in Portland pending oral arguments tomorrow. Net impact: Troops remain federalized but can't be deployed. More tk

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Congress has just one week to break the stalemate and fund the government before active duty military members miss their first paycheck of the shutdown.

Shutdown day eight: Congress standoff unchanged as first missed federal payday nears • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Congress has just one week to break the stalemate and fund the government before active duty military members miss their first paycheck.

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The new leader of the Oregon House Republicans said she’s focused on elevating the voice of Oregon’s political minority and small business owners like herself.

Oregon House Republicans elect McMinnville’s Rep. Lucetta Elmer to lead them • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon House Republicans elected Rep. Lucetta Elmer, R-McMinnville to serve as their leader after former leader Christine Drazan stepped down.

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The Trump administration may try to interpret a law enacted during his first term in office differently than it did following the last government shutdown, potentially denying back pay to hundreds of thousands of furloughed federal workers.

Trump floats plan to deny back pay to furloughed federal workers after shutdown • Oregon Capital Chronicle

The Trump administration may try to deny back pay to hundreds of thousands of furloughed federal workers when the government reopens.

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U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi aimed heated rhetoric at Democratic senators on Capitol Hill Tuesday as she faced questions over the administration’s surge of federal agents to blue cities, as well as a litany of controversial issues surrounding the Department of Justice.

A combative AG Pam Bondi confronts US Senate Judiciary over Trump crackdown • Oregon Capital Chronicle

WASHINGTON — U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi aimed heated rhetoric at Democratic senators on Capitol Hill Tuesday as she faced questions over the administration’s surge of federal agents to blue…

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As Oregon awaits more clarity from a federal appeals court on the Trump administration’s attempts to deploy National Guard troops from multiple states to Portland, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem traveled to the city’s ICE facility on Tuesday.

DHS Secretary Noem visits Portland ICE facility as lawsuit over National Guard deployment continues • Oregon Capital Chronicle

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem traveled to Portland's Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility on Tuesday.

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Alex Baumhardt @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social · 4d

Noem and influencers on roof of ICE facility in Portland, ostensibly looking at a very calm city block on a hot Tuesday afternoon….

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Alex Baumhardt @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social · 4d

Noem has with her right-wing social media personalities David Medina, Benny Johnson and Nick Sortor (who was arrested for fighting outside the ICE facility, Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office not pursuing charges). No news conference or opportunity for press to ask questions.

Alex Baumhardt @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social · 4d

Noem appears to have arrived? Not sure how long we’ll be blocked from the street outside ICE processing facility. I can say unequivocally she did not witness anything she claims is happening at this facility, as she entered the facility…

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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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Alex Baumhardt @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social · 4d

DHS police taking down protest signs in preparation for Noem’s arrival. Apparently streamer Benny Johnson will be with her to video but actual press are being kept a block away….

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Alex Baumhardt @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social · 4d

Scene outside ICE facility in Portland where DHS Sec. Noem is expected to visit today. Sound on for one protestor’s soundtrack.

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