In a First for the Nation, Five Vietnamese American Candidates Are Bound for the Oregon Legislature
Praxis clients Hai Pham and Thuy Tran are two of five Vietnamese Americans on track to make history this November.
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Rent hikes in Portland: One tenant shares their struggle
The Community Alliance of Tenants, a Praxis Client, weighs in on recent rent hikes in Portland.
Lake Oswego council refers preservation measure to November ballot
The city hired a consulting firm, Praxis Political, to help with community engagement and public outreach. “We found that there’s strong public support for enhanced protection for parks and natural spaces, and for this referral,” said Megan Wever.
Oregon’s eviction moratorium will expire next week. Here’s what that means for Oregon tenants and landlords.
Kim McCarty, the head of the Community Alliance of Tenants, said the group estimates there could be as many as 90,000 Oregonians who will not have enough money to pay July rent and could be evicted.
Oregon governor signs law on gun limitations, storage
Backers of the new law, which takes effect three months after the Legislature adjourns this summer, said it will prevent accidental shootings by children, suicides and mass shootings.
Women win in Beaverton school race, now ‘equity work’ begins
Praxis client Susan Greenberg was re-elected to the Beaverton School Board in May 2021 with 66% of the vote. Congrats Susan!
Greene, Hollands, Brim-Edwards glide to victory in Portland school board races
Praxis client Julia Brim-Edwards was re-elected to the Portland Public Schools Board in May 2021 with 80% of the vote. Congrats Julia!
Lawmakers give final approval to gun bill, sending it to governor’s desk
“Safe storage saves lives, helping prevent unintentional shootings and firearm suicides,” said Henry Wessinger, president of State of Safety Action.
Oregon advocates launch ‘Safe Routes for All’ campaign to boost Bike Bill spending
“The effort to update Oregon’s ‘Bike Bill’ has begun in earnest as advocates from Eugene and Oregon work to build a coalition of supporters to convince lawmakers that more money should be spent on bicycling and walking infrastructure.”
Oregon lawmakers approve extending eviction moratorium into July 2021
Oregon lawmakers in both the House and Senate passed a much-anticipated extension to the state’s eviction moratorium Monday evening during the state’s third special session of this year.