Governor Kate Brown announced last Friday an end to the statewide mask mandate, which ended June 30. The single-shot vaccination rate among the eligible population reached 69.9% as of July…
Hill to Hall Jan. 15–16
Jan. 15: Governor Brown to close three Oregon prisons In an effort to reallocate funds, Governor Kate Brown has decided to shut down three Oregon prisons. The closure of…
Young Voters: Register Today and Make a Voting Plan
Every day, young people like yourselves take action to better communities all across Oregon. Since becoming your Governor, I’ve worked with students who demand action on climate change by coming…
Hill to Hall May 8–15
May 8: Churches sue Governor Brown over pandemic restrictions A group of churches are suing Oregon Governor Kate Brown, arguing her stay-at-home orders are unconstitutional, according to Oregon Public…
Hill to Hall May 5–8
May 5: Some state parks will reopen this week, Governor Brown says Oregon Governor Kate Brown announced on May 5 some state parks and outdoor facilities, including Tryon Creek,…
Hill to Hall April 26–May 2
April 26: Governor speaks to delays in unemployment benefits According to AP News, Oregon Governor Kate Brown apologized Sunday to Oregon residents who are encountering continued problems applying for unemployment…
COVID-19, campaigns and creative solutions
As COVID-19 locks down Portland this election cycle, city government candidates are finding new ways to campaign. The coronavirus pandemic led to Oregon Governor Kate Brown limiting Oregonians’ movements,…
Hill to Hall April 8–18
April 8: Oregon schools to remain closed through the year According to AP News, Oregon Governor Kate Brown announced Oregon’s K-12 schools will remain closed through the academic year…
Hill to Hall April 2–3
April 2: Governor Brown declines calling special legislative session in near future Oregon Governor Kate Brown and Oregon legislative leaders decided not to call a special legislative session to…
Have You Heard: The Work From Home Edition
There’s a certain amount of frustration that comes out of being locked inside for weeks. It’s that specific cluster of anxieties, boredom and just general malaise. It’s like you are…
During COVID-19 pandemic service industry unions form as businesses shutter
Newly formed Voodoo Doughnut union holds sit-in amid stay-at-home order