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Business Journals
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Journals
Planned Parenthood leaders warn of 'dire' consequences from Medicaid cuts
Reps. Suzanne Bonamici and Maxine Dexter joined with leaders of the organization to denounce Republicans' reconciliation bill.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
‘Chaotic tariff policy': USDA buys $16M of Oregon shrimp to help fishermen
PORTLAND, Ore. () — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has purchased millions of dollars worth of Oregon seafood to help boost the state's economy. Bruce Summers, administrator for the federal agency's Agricultural Marketing Service, of Pacific pink shrimp in a letter on May 16. Portland city workers avert strike after reaching tentative agreement 'We recognized the importance of Pacific pink shrimp to the economic health of our Nation and of the demand for high-quality, nutritious products for nutrition assistance programs,' Summers wrote in response to the request from Oregon Trawl Commission Director Yelena Nowak. This follows a letter in which seven Oregon lawmakers, including Sen. Ron Wyden, Rep. Maxine Dexter and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, 'as soon as possible' — due to tariff uncertainty. President Donald Trump revealed his plan to enforce reciprocal tariffs on several countries, including the European Union, in March. As a result, the EU announced its plan to enforce 25% tariffs on an array of U.S. exports. The union has since paused its intentions to retaliate, but Oregon legislators say the uncertainty had already prompted several buyers to cancel or suspend large orders — just as fishermen are expecting a 'significant harvest' this season. The United Kingdom has also rejected the U.S. fishing industry's request to pause 20% tariffs on Pacific pink shrimp imports, lawmakers said in the May 5 letter. Bend man convicted for hitting Yellowstone National Park worker with vehicle In a statement, that the Oregon industry moves billions of dollars worth of seafood. State leaders and stakeholders hope the recent investment helps local fishermen stay afloat. 'Chaotic tariff policy has caused economic uncertainty, putting these businesses and Oregonian's livelihoods at risk,' Rep. Suzanne Bonamici said in a release. 'I am grateful that USDA has heeded our call to support Oregon's seafood industry by purchasing millions of dollars of Oregon pink shrimp.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Vancouver ralliers: Cutting Social Security ‘really horrible'
VANCOUVER, Wash (KOIN) — Jan Gonzalez stood in the rain across from the Fred Meyer on Fourth Plain to make it plain to federal leaders: Hands off Social Security. 'We've worked all our lives to have these benefits. We've paid into Social Security and now they want to cut, and they want to cut benefits and everything. And at a time when everybody is really struggling, I think it's a really horrible thing to do,' Gonzalez said. She joined dozens of others in the rally to share their views about the potential massive cuts to Medicaid and Social Security. in spending cuts over the next decade, primarily from programs like Medicaid. It's a part of Supporters say the savings from the bill could offset trillions in tax breaks and reduce a national deficit. But critics of the bill, like Oregon US Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, say this could come at a cost for vulnerable communities. 'All the changes they are doing are going to make it harder for people to get access to healthcare,' Bonamici told KOIN 6 News. 'If it's harder for them to get their healthcare, they put off getting their primary care. They get their healthcare in the emergency rooms. They have worse outcomes, and it's more expensive. So, I'm going to do everything I can to fight against these proposed changes.' Declining vaccination rates put Oregonians 'at risk' of measles outbreak Republicans are on a tight two-week deadline. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is pushing for this bill to be passed by Memorial Day. Bonamici said she hopes to find out more once her Republican colleagues start discussing the bill this week. But Jan Gonzalez is having none of it. 'I've been working since I was 15-16 years old. And so, I don't want anything cut. It's really important. I think we really need to stand up. I really don't believe this is what people really did vote for.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
New bill proposes repealing vote-by-mail in Oregon, public invited to testify
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A public hearing on a proposed bill to repeal Oregon's standard vote-by-mail system is set to take place in Salem on Monday. Known as , the bill would end mail-in voting, require voter ID and ensure in-person voting on Election Day in the state of Oregon. But it would still retain mail-in voting for military and overseas voters, as well as those with a mailing address outside Oregon. Oregon Rep. Suzanne Bonamici addresses dismantling of Dept. of Education, impact of DOGE cuts The Oregon Legislature first approved mail-in voting in 1981 and it was adopted by a majority of counties by 1987. But it wasn't until 1998 that Oregon voters approved a measure requiring that all elections be vote by mail. The state then became the first to conduct a presidential election by mail in 2000. Only seven other states – and Washington, D.C. – even send mail ballots to all registered voters without requiring them to request one first: California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah, Vermont and Washington. The hearing on the new bill, sponsored by , comes days after President Trump sent a new executive order calling for identity verification requirements and changing vote-by-mail deadlines. PNW residents join global 'Day of Action' against Tesla, Elon Musk According to Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read, upholding the current voting system is critical, as Oregon — which implemented the Oregon Motor Voter Act in 2016– is among states leading the nation in voter turnout. 'The model that we have in Oregon is something that's a model for the country and allowing people the convenience of voting on their own time, using paper ballots that are signature verified, our systems are a gold standard in that respect,' Read said. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the rate of voter turnout in the 2020 presidential election was among the highest in over a century across the U.S. with almost 67% of eligible voters casting their ballots on Election Day. Further, Oregon and Washington have seen over 75% average voter turnout in the last few presidential elections, according to the University of Florida Election Lab. Oregon state legislators are inviting the public to submit testimony on SB210 either online, remote, or in-person. The hearing is set to start at 1 p.m. Monday. KOIN 6 News will continue to follow this story. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Oregon Rep. Suzanne Bonamici addresses dismantling of Dept. of Education, impact of DOGE cuts
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.) has represented Oregon's first Congressional District since 2012. It includes most of Portland, west of the Willamette River, most of Washington County and all of Columbia, Clatsop and Tillamook counties. A member of the House Committee on Education and Workforce, Bonamici has rallied for workers and teachers. Further – like her fellow congresspeople at recent town halls – she has heard the frustrations of constituents about DOGE cuts and more. Rep. Bonamici joined this week's Eye on Northwest Politics to talk about the dismantling of the Department of Education, as well as how that and other DOGE cuts are causing real consequences for thousands of Oregonians. Watch the full interview in the video above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
