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Public defender Willy Chotzen wins Democratic primary to represent Southeast Portland in Oregon House

The seat was open because Democratic Rep. Khanh Pham is running for state Senate.

Two Democratic candidates seek party's nod in open House district race in southeast Portland

Oregon advertising executive, 36, is accused of bilking the company out of nearly $1M but has case DROPPED against him as Portland fails to find public defender amid city shortage

An Oregon advertising executive has had their embezzlement case dropped after the state was unable to find a public defender to take the case due to a chronic shortage. 

Lawmakers prepare to vote on controversial bill that would unwind Measure 110 – Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon lawmakers are poised to vote late Tuesday on a proposal that would reshape the state’s approach to the drug addiction crisis.

In first vote, committee passes controversial bill that would unwind Measure 110

Oregon lawmakers on the joint addiction committee on Tuesday evening voted for a proposal to backtrack on Measure 110 and reshape the state’s approach to the drug addiction and overdose crisis after months of planning and an intensive three weeks of debate and reworking the proposal.