oregon_state_government

🏛️ Structure of Oregon State Government

Executive Branch

• Led by the Governor (currently Tina Kotek).

• Other elected officials: Secretary of State, Treasurer, and Attorney General.

• Governor's Office Website

Legislative Branch

• Oregon Legislative Assembly: Bicameral system with the House of Representatives (60 members) and the Senate (30 members).

• Oregon House of Representatives Website

• Oregon State Senate Website

Judicial Branch

• Led by the Oregon Supreme Court, with the Court of Appeals, Circuit Courts, and Municipal Courts.

• Oregon Judicial Branch Website

🗳️ Elections and Voter Information

• Oregon Secretary of State (Elections Division): Oversees voter registration, election security, and candidate filings. Oregon uses a mail-in ballot system statewide.

• Register to Vote

• Elections & Voting Info

• Oregon Voter Guide: Comprehensive guides for state and local elections.

• Voter Guide Portal

📊 Key Political Issues in Oregon

• Affordable Housing and Homelessness

• Renewable Energy and Climate Change Mitigation

• Public Transportation and Infrastructure Modernization

• Education Funding and Equity

• Access to Healthcare, Including Mental Health Services

• Criminal Justice Reform and Police Accountability

🤝 Civic Engagement & Grassroots Activism

• League of Women Voters of Oregon: Promotes informed and active civic participation.

  • LWV Oregon Website

• Oregon Environmental Council: Advocates for environmental sustainability and climate policy.

  • OEC Website

• Basic Rights Oregon: Focused on LGBTQ+ advocacy and social justice.

  • Basic Rights Oregon Website

📰 Stay Informed

• The Oregonian: Covers statewide politics and government.

  • The Oregonian Website

• Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB): Offers in-depth reporting on Oregon government and policy.

  • OPB Website

• Oregon Capital Chronicle: Nonprofit newsroom focused on state politics and policy.

  • Oregon Capital Chronicle Website

📚 Educational Resources

• Oregon State Archives: Provides access to historical and government records.

  • Oregon State Archives Website

• BallotPedia Oregon: Neutral, fact-checked information on elections and policy.

  • Ballotpedia Oregon

📱 Useful Tools and Apps

• Countable: Follow legislation and contact your representatives.

  • Countable App

• CivicEngage: Portal for community-level civic information.

  • CivicEngage Website