Tackling affordable housing via land use planning won't necessarily solve the problem.
Cities around the United States do not have land use planning like we have in Oregon, and they are all struggling with issues like affordable housing.
The chaos and confusion during the waning days of the Kitzhaber administration, as well as the ensuing federal investigations into allegations of misconduct, caused Oregonians to question their faith in their governor and state government.
As educators and policy makers, it is important to demonstrate for parents the connection between high levels of student participation in assessment and system accountability - ensuring the success of every student.
Under HB 2655, the state is responsible to ensure parents are aware of the purpose and value of assessments and receive notice from their local school districts about their rights and obligations. Educators must engage with parents about the value of assessment and the potential consequences if parents opt out and student participation diminishes.
Anytime you do something in this arena, whether it's public records or ethics, it's not like throwing a stone in a quiet pond. It's like throwing a boulder.
The challenge is sort of capturing the issues that Oregonians feel strongly about and moving forward on those.
We deploy a full arsenal of tools against voter fraud, including long prison terms, heavy fines and deportation. We have checks and balances at all levels of the system. And we have the Department of Justice prosecutors backing us up.
Rent and the cost of essentials like food and child care are rising so fast that wages are not keeping up.
We need more partnerships like Vigor Industrial and Portland Community College where men and women in search of a career can get the training they need to get hired right out of school.
We need a more strategic, coordinated, statewide plan that identifies high-demand jobs or industries with a projected under-supply and offer training to get these Oregonians to work.
The Department of Energy is a critical component of our efforts to curtail climate change; that work will be less effective unless we collaboratively rebuild confidence in the agency and its programs.
Water is the foundation for our economies, communities, ecosystems, and quality of life.
We need to quit arguing about whether the glass is half full or half empty - and instead acknowledge that there's not quite enough water to go around.
The record shows that I've kept a very steady hand on the helm throughout some enormous challenges.
My highest priority is the safety of all Oregonians and their communities.
I love working the legislative process.
Most of my time as a legislator, I served in the minority. So I'm used to getting the heel of a loaf of bread.
I certainly think it's really important that folks in the metropolitan area be able to meet the increased cost of living.
I grew up in a middle-class family. I went to law school.
