Senate Majority Leader Rob Wagner says the Republican from Roseburg is dodging important votes.
Early April marks the halfway point in the 2021 legislative session, and there are two competing viewpoints and approaches in governing Oregon. The first is focused on reaching across the aisle to address issues of concern to our families recovering from the pandemic. The second approach is an existential threat to our democratic process.
This threat to our democracy is shown by lawmakers who refuse to participate and promote hateful values.
Oregonians know about Rep. Mike Nearman s actions to allow extremists with violent intentions into our State Capitol (Nearman under criminal investigation for Capitol breach). But, sadly, Oregonians should be just as concerned about the pervasive threat to the democratic process from State Sen. Dallas Heard.
Oregon National Guard will be deployed as necessary during coming protests Virginia Barreda, Salem Statesman Journal
VIDEO: Protesters clash during pro-Trump event at Oregon State Capitol
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The Oregon National Guard has been authorized to help local and state police officials deal with potential protests at the Oregon State Capitol ahead of President-elect Joe Biden s inauguration.
Oregon State Police Superintendent Terri Davie requested Gov. Kate Brown to activate the Oregon Army National Guard members to assist with potential upcoming civil unrest/protests, state police said in a release Wednesday.
State national guard members will be deployed as necessary to the Capitol and other places, though officials did not immediately specify how many members will be deployed and where.
Eugene Police Chief Chris Skinner at a news conference Thursday reaffirmed the need for his department to operate without favoritism or political condensation.
Salem protest: Multiple arrests after right-wing and anti-fascist rallies on Friday Connor Radnovich and Bill Poehler, Salem Statesman Journal
VIDEO: Arrests made following protests at Oregon State Capitol
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Police declared an unlawful assembly and arrested three people Friday afternoon after people affiliated with Proud Boys and anti-fascists clashed in downtown Salem following concurrent peaceful protests earlier in the day.
Non-lethal munitions, including flash-bang grenades, were used to disperse the crowd, while Salem Police reported that smoke canisters and lit fireworks were thrown at them. At least one fight between counter-protesters also occurred before the groups were separated.