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Rep. Hernandez resigns after facing possible expulsion for hostile work environment allegations
In a historic move, Gov. Kate Brown called for Rep. Hernandez s resignation calling his alleged conduct unacceptable. Author: KGW Staff, Associated Press Published: 9:09 PM PST February 21, 2021 Updated: 5:46 AM PST February 22, 2021
PORTLAND, Ore. House District 47 Representative Diego Hernandez resigned Sunday following a lengthy nine-month investigation and hearings with the House Committee on Conduct about claims he promoted a hostile work environment.
In a historic move, Gov. Brown, 26 Oregon House Democrats and Senate Pres. Peter Courtney had called for the representative s resignation earlier this month.
Facing possible expulsion in a first-of-its-kind vote in Oregon, Rep. Hernandez resigned Sunday, Feb. 21.
Oregon state representative created hostile environment at Capitol, conduct committee finds
The House Committee on Conduct voted Rep. Diego Hernandez created a hostile work environment for women at the state Capitol in Salem. Author: Maggie Vespa Updated: 7:26 PM PST February 3, 2021
SALEM, Ore. Hearings into the conduct of Oregon State Rep. Diego Hernandez continued Wednesday after a committee of his fellow lawmakers earlier this week decided he, on multiple occasions, created a hostile work environment for women at the Capitol.
One of those women, who the committee declined to name, testified Tuesday evening. She told the House Committee on Conduct she initially wanted to remain anonymous but decided to speak out after watching Rep. Hernandez (D-Portland), over the course of the nine-month investigation, release multiple statements to the media.
Oregon Legislature: Special session covers COVID-19 relief as protestors try to wrest open doors Claire Withycombe, Salem Statesman Journal
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As protestors and police clashed outside, lawmakers met in a special session Monday to pass measures to deal with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
It’s the third time lawmakers have met for an emergency session in what has been an extraordinary year, marked by the pandemic, widespread protests and blistering wildfires.
Here’s what lawmakers did on Monday:
Extended a statewide ban on evicting renters until the end of June