WashCo Short report: Riley to challenge Starr, and Riley to replace...Riley?
August 17, 2009 | 06:28 AM | 3 Comments
In the continuing dance of politicians moving upward towards higher representation, the Hillsboro area is now prime ground for challenges in 2010. Democrat Representative Chuck Riley has filed to run...
read more »Washco Wrap-Up: Galizio, Brodhead, Winery Astroturfing, and...Strader For Gov?
August 14, 2009 | 06:14 PM | 0 Comments
For the second time in as many months, a prominent state legislator has been elevated from their position making law, to a position implementing law. Tigard Representative Larry Galizio (D) is the...
read more »National GOP targets 3 Oregon Seats in Massive Election Plan
August 07, 2009 | 04:35 PM | 0 Comments
Republicans are seeing a lot of opportunities for 2010, according to a letter from staffers at the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC). The letter, issued to a variety of...
read more »WashCo Wrap-Up: Recess Rally + David Wu; Kulongoski craters;
August 03, 2009 | 04:16 PM | 0 Comments
- Whether Congressman David Wu (D-OR) spends time with his constituents at town halls during August or not remains to be seen. However, Red County - Washington County wants to remind folks that read...
read more »DEVELOPING: Atkinson speculated to announce candidacy for Oregon Gov.
July 21, 2009 | 07:20 PM | 0 Comments
In a developing story that is sure to have updates, rumours of another candidate's imminent announcement regarding the Oregon Governor's race are swirling.
Sources close to Red County have hinted...
read more »Cornilles Enters 1st District Race against unpopular Wu
July 18, 2009 | 06:19 PM | 2 Comments
Washington County and the 1st District will be witnesses to a major showdown in the fall of 2010, as incumbent Democrat...
read more »Washington County Wrap-Up: OR-33 Primary? Clem for Governor?
July 10, 2009 | 02:24 AM | 0 Comments
Longtime State Representative Mitch Greenlick (D-NE Washington County) may have his thunder stolen in a primary challenge for his 33rd District seat by Portland social worker Julie Young. According...
read more »Beer Tax Ends In Failure For Cannon, Democrats
July 01, 2009 | 11:49 PM | 0 Comments
Beer drinkers are able to breathe a sigh of relief, as legislation to raise taxes on beer was shelved at the State Capitol...
read more »Move to Subvert Public’s Tax Referral Vote Exposed
June 28, 2009 | 06:56 PM | 0 Comments
The Oregon Legislature returned a bill to committee on Friday that would have switched the definitions of “yes” and “no” in ballot referrals, after being called out by...
read more »Bill that increases penalties on crimes against pregnant women passes Legislature
June 27, 2009 | 01:04 AM | 0 Comments
A revised bill offered by a bipartisan team of lawmakers that would increase the punishment against criminals who willfully murder pregnant women cleared its latest legislative hurdle on Thursday, as...
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