Speaker Julie Fahey

3/3 This year, we also must do our best to insulate Oregon from the actions of our federal govt – from the campaign of fear and intimidation ICE is waging in our streets to the impacts Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill will have on healthcare, anti-hunger programs & more. #ORleg #ORpol

2/3 In even-numbered years, session lasts just 35 days & typically focuses on budget adjustments, emergent issues, and technical fixes to laws passed in the previous long session. That’s challenging work in a short timeframe, even in the best of times. #ORleg #ORpol

Tall order for the short session: A preview of 2026 Oregon legislation On this edition, we talk with Oregon Speaker of the House, Julie Fahey about the upcoming legislative short session where state politicians are looking to protect Oregon from federal overreach. And…

1/3 The 2026 session is underway! It was a pleasure to join Michael Dunn for @klccoregon.bsky.social's Oregon On the Record to discuss our ambitious agenda for this short legislative session.
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We cannot allow any of this to become normalized. As Oregonians, we need to stand together in peace, unity, and urgency to speak out against the terror being inflicted on us.

This brutality serves no purpose. The Trump administration can try to spin their violence against innocent people all they want, but we can all see what is happening with our own eyes.

The events of the last two days—not to mention the last year—have shown us all that Donald Trump’s federal immigration forces are not making our communities safer or more secure. They are tearing families apart, terrorizing neighborhoods, and injuring and killing community members.

(4/4) My priority is continuity of care, clear communication, and accountability during this transition. I’ll keep monitoring the rollout and pushing for improvements. If you’re affected, keep your appointments, watch for your Trillium ID card, and contact my office for help.

(3/4) There are real concerns about provider continuity—especially in behavioral health. As of Dec., an estimated 15,000-25,000 members may need to change providers because their current provider is not yet in Trillium’s network. The impact on members deserves close attention.

(2/4) The Oregon Health Authority has confirmed that OHP benefits will remain the same, and members should continue seeing their doctors, dentists, and behavioral health providers during the transition. No one should delay or skip care because of this change.

Trillium commits to close gap for thousands of incoming members who have out-of-network providers Between 15,000 and 25,000 Lane County Medicaid members have doctors or clinics that are out of network as PacificSource shifts to Trillium. Trillium is working to bring more providers into its…

(1/4) Nearly 96,000 Lane Co residents who get health care through the Oregon Health Plan will transition from PacificSource to Trillium beginning Feb. 1. This is a significant change, and it’s important our community has clear, accurate information. buff.ly/IUGHHde

(3/3) We know vote-by-mail empowers voters and keeps elections secure—and we’re not going back. We’ll keep defending the freedom to vote, supporting election workers, and expanding participation. Democracy is stronger when more people vote. #ORpol #ORleg

Voting by mail faces uncertain moment ahead of midterm elections • Oregon Capital Chronicle Derrin Robinson has worked in Oregon elections for more than 30 years, long enough to remember when voters in the state cast their ballots at physical polling sites instead of by mail. As the…

(2/3) As we head into another election year, national attacks on voting access are escalating again. Efforts to undermine vote-by-mail are spreading in other states—we can’t let misinformation chip away at a system that works. #ORpol #ORleg buff.ly/OA6fELk

(1/3) Vote-by-mail has been a cornerstone of Oregon’s democracy for decades—it’s safe, secure, & wildly popular. When a handful of Repub politicians tried to end it in 2025, the intense public outcry crashed the #ORleg website.That’s what protecting democracy looks like. #ORpol

(4/4) Our rural schools and communities should never have been forced to wait this long. We’ll keep fighting in Salem for predictable, reliable funding, and for a federal partner Oregonians can count on. #ORleg #ORpol

(3/4) Oregon rural communities deserve stability. This renewal should bring relief, but it’s hard to ignore how much unnecessary chaos got us here under Trump and Congressional Republicans--another reminder of the real-life consequences when Washington can’t get its act together.

(2/4) These funds are essential to keeping schools open, maintaining roads, and supporting law enforcement and emergency services in rural communities. This vote is a long overdue step in the right direction. #ORleg #ORpol

After nearly two-year lapse, Congress renews Secure Rural Schools funding • Oregon Capital Chronicle The Secure Rural Schools act provides tens of millions each year to schools and communities across the West.

(1/4) After nearly 2 years of uncertainty, Congress finally renewed Secure Rural Schools, a lifeline so many have been waiting for. No state was hurt more than Oregon when the fed govt failed to meet its commitments and payments lapsed. buff.ly/ZaOozuj #ORleg #ORpol

(3/3) Immigrants are our neighbors, coworkers, friends & family—and vital members of our community. I will keep working with my colleagues in the legislature & with community partners to defend immigrants' rights. We are stronger when everyone can live, work, & learn without fear.

(2/3) As the Trump admin escalates its ruthless campaign against immigrants, we see the consequences. Farmworkers & construction workers are afraid to come to work. Businesses struggle to stay open. Children are afraid to go to school. Families are being torn apart. #ORleg #ORpol

‘Day Without an Immigrant’ events planned for Thursday in Eugene, Springfield Pineros Y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste, Oregon’s farmworkers union, inspired the events. Thursday’s demonstrations will be the first in a series of monthly actions that call on community members…

(1/3) Today, Oregonians are observing "A Day Without an Immigrant" to underscore a simple truth: immigrants are essential to Oregon's economy. They are the backbone of sectors like health care, construction, and agriculture. #ORleg #ORpol buff.ly/3vVu5QR

(3/3) It’s encouraging to see state agencies and local higher ed institutions working together on solutions that protect communities and build long-term capacity. This is the kind of forward-looking investment Oregon needs, and the kind that will pay off for years to come.

(2/3) The agreement gives students real-world training and speeds research that helps firefighters do their jobs safely. As fire seasons grow longer and more dangerous, partnerships like this strengthen our workforce, support fire agencies, and keep Oregon ahead on emerging tech.

(1/3) Last week, the Oregon Dept of Aviation and @lanetitans.bsky.social announced a partnership to expand drone technology for wildfire detection and public safety. LCC has one of Oregon’s strongest UAS programs, and the Dept. of Aviation is leading on integrating new tools into emergency response.

(5/5) I will continue to work closely with our Senate colleagues and Gov. Kotek to chart a responsible path forward to keep Oregonians safe on their way to work and to school. #ORleg #ORpol

(4/5) With funding from the package now on hold for cities, counties, and the state, those cuts will become real. The Republican politicians behind the referral don’t have a backup plan. Transportation needs facing every corner of the state won’t fix themselves. #ORpol #ORleg

(3/5) State and local transportation agencies have made clear that without addl resources, they will be forced to make large cuts to their maintenance & safety work on our roads & bridges—meaning more potholes, fewer snowplows, and longer emergency response times. #ORpol #ORleg

(2/5) The referral of only pieces of that package—repealing funding while leaving spending obligations in place—destabilizes our transportation system and jeopardizes Oregonians’ safety. #ORleg #ORpol

Oregon tax opponents turn in ‘nearly 200,000′ signatures The submission will likely ensure a gas tax increase approved by lawmakers this year doesn’t take effect.

(1/5) The 2025 transportation bill was designed to balance the need for safe roads with the strain we all feel from rising costs. It was a carefully crafted, heavily negotiated package supported by nearly every key transportation stakeholder. #ORleg #ORpol buff.ly/c3j0WBS

(3/3) I'm grateful for the work of Homes for Good's dedicated staff, and for our conversation about how the legislature can continue to support housing stability and affordability. Every Oregonian deserves a safe place to call home, and that commitment drives my work every day. #ORleg #ORpol

(2/3) Homes for Good has been serving Lane Co for over 75 years, but their mission is more urgent than ever: to help low- and no-income residents navigate a path to safe, affordable housing. #ORleg #ORpol