Dirk VanderHart
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In the days before he allowed armed demonstrators into the state Capitol, records show that Nearman used an encrypted messaging app to plan the incursion.
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Unlike commissions that redraw political maps in other states, Fagan's "People's Commission" will be advisory only. It also might not ever convene.
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The proposal involves spending more than $1 billion to cap a portion of Interstate 5 through Portland, a key demand by community groups.
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The revamped restrictions come as new evidence shows vaccinated people can readily spread the new delta variant.
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Video of the incident shows the demonstrators fighting with police, and at least one person using mace on officers. After they were forced out of the state Capitol, some in the crowd vandalized the building and assaulted journalists.
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Documents released Thursday show lawmakers had become concerned about Nate Monson's employment history. They do not contradict serious issues Monson raised about the Capitol's process for addressing harassment.
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Oregon Democrats who took Republicans to task for walking away repeatedly say the situation in Texas is fundamentally different. Republicans disagree.
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In blistering exit, former Capitol official lays out major concerns with how Oregon handles harassmeNate Monson served as the legislative equity officer for just months before quitting what he says was an untenable position.
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Gun rights advocates had targeted Senate Minority Leader Fred Girod for not walking out on 2021's signature gun-control bill.
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Scharf won over commissioners with a sales pitch that touched on Capitol experience and issues. Nearman, also up for appointment, was widely dismissed.