Dianne Lugo
@diannelugo.bsky.social
Legislative reporter for the Salem Statesman Journal 🏛️| She/Her | Videogame nerd, twin, biologist | former Angeleno | signal: diannel.07
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Happy first day of short session! First topic of discussion in the Oregon House today: a rule stopping representatives from raising campaign funds during the session. Our prior coverage of the issue here:
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Rule barring Oregon Reps. from fundraising could be unconstitutional
A new legal opinion found a longstanding rule limiting when Oregon House members can fundraise is likely unconstitutional and unenforceable.
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February 2, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Happy first day of short session! First topic of discussion in the Oregon House today: a rule stopping representatives from raising campaign funds during the session. Our prior coverage of the issue here:
@diannelugo.bsky.social
www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/p...
@diannelugo.bsky.social
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It's the first day of Oregon's short session. What we know about what's ahead with @anastasiacmason.bsky.social. And as always, stay tuned for more coverage. #orleg www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/p...
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February 2, 2026 at 4:41 PM
It's the first day of Oregon's short session. What we know about what's ahead with @anastasiacmason.bsky.social. And as always, stay tuned for more coverage. #orleg www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/p...
The Oregon short session is a week away. What we know so far about what's in store: transportation, addressing the state budget, and legislation in response to the federal administration. Story with @anastasiacmason.bsky.social (who is now on Bluesky!) www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/p...
What Oregon lawmakers will discuss in the 2026 legislative session
Lawmakers are expected to revisit transportation, address the state budget, and introduce legislation in response to the federal administration.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:16 AM
The Oregon short session is a week away. What we know so far about what's in store: transportation, addressing the state budget, and legislation in response to the federal administration. Story with @anastasiacmason.bsky.social (who is now on Bluesky!) www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/p...
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New edition to the newly reopened Oregon press offices, which we’ll dedicate this afternoon to longtime Capitol reporter Peter Wong.
January 15, 2026 at 12:10 AM
New edition to the newly reopened Oregon press offices, which we’ll dedicate this afternoon to longtime Capitol reporter Peter Wong.
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The State Department said it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration has deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the U.S. https://to.pbs.org/4qh2sCd
State Department suspending immigrant visas for 75 countries, citing public assistance concerns
The State Department says it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United State...
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January 14, 2026 at 8:04 PM
The State Department said it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration has deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the U.S. https://to.pbs.org/4qh2sCd
Legislative days started yesterday in the Oregon Capitol. Lots of hearings throughout the week hint at what the #orleg will be discussing in the upcoming short session, including one bill that would require notifications when ICE is on Oregon campuses.
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Lawmakers propose requiring notification about ICE at Oregon schools
Oregon lawmakers will introduce bills around ICE activity in the upcoming session including a bill requiring alerts when ICE is confirmed at schools.
www.statesmanjournal.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Legislative days started yesterday in the Oregon Capitol. Lots of hearings throughout the week hint at what the #orleg will be discussing in the upcoming short session, including one bill that would require notifications when ICE is on Oregon campuses.
www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/p...
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Covering today’s protest by the Oregon State Capitol building for the SJ.
Hundreds have gathered along Center St.
www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2026/01/10/salem-protests-fatal-ice-shooting-renee-good-minneapolis-border-patrol-portland-oregon-capitol/88107433007/
Hundreds have gathered along Center St.
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Live updates from Salem protest of shootings by immigration agents
Protesters are set to gather along Center and Summer streets in Salem to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Trump administration
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January 10, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Covering today’s protest by the Oregon State Capitol building for the SJ.
Hundreds have gathered along Center St.
www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2026/01/10/salem-protests-fatal-ice-shooting-renee-good-minneapolis-border-patrol-portland-oregon-capitol/88107433007/
Hundreds have gathered along Center St.
www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2026/01/10/salem-protests-fatal-ice-shooting-renee-good-minneapolis-border-patrol-portland-oregon-capitol/88107433007/
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A U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement agent fatally shot a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Officials have so far provided conflicting accounts of the shooting, which occurred early on Jan. 7 in a residential neighborhood outside downtown Minneapolis.
Live updates: bit.ly/4stpWFx
Officials have so far provided conflicting accounts of the shooting, which occurred early on Jan. 7 in a residential neighborhood outside downtown Minneapolis.
Live updates: bit.ly/4stpWFx
January 7, 2026 at 7:59 PM
A U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement agent fatally shot a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Officials have so far provided conflicting accounts of the shooting, which occurred early on Jan. 7 in a residential neighborhood outside downtown Minneapolis.
Live updates: bit.ly/4stpWFx
Officials have so far provided conflicting accounts of the shooting, which occurred early on Jan. 7 in a residential neighborhood outside downtown Minneapolis.
Live updates: bit.ly/4stpWFx
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Wednesday’s shooting happened a day after the Department of Homeland Security announced that “the largest DHS operation ever is happening right now in Minnesota.” (via
@mprnews.org)
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Live updates: Officials confirm ICE-involved shooting in south Minneapolis
Witnesses reported a person was shot in south Minneapolis on Wednesday morning, amid a large presence of federal law enforcement officers. It was not immediately clear who may have been shot, or who m...
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January 7, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Wednesday’s shooting happened a day after the Department of Homeland Security announced that “the largest DHS operation ever is happening right now in Minnesota.” (via
@mprnews.org)
@mprnews.org)
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December 18, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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NEW: The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica did it instead.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
Where Was My Generic Prescription Drug Made? - Rx Inspector - ProPublica
The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica did it instead. Use information on your prescription label to locate the factory and see inspection reports.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
NEW: The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica did it instead.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
ICE detained at least 14 people in Woodburn yesterday. www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/l...
Advocates confirmed additional ICE sightings this morning. It's the latest in a continued uptick in enforcement in the city, which declared a state of emergency on Nov. 21.
Advocates confirmed additional ICE sightings this morning. It's the latest in a continued uptick in enforcement in the city, which declared a state of emergency on Nov. 21.
ICE detains at least 14 people in Woodburn
ICE detained at least 14 people in Woodburn on Dec. 3, according to the coalition Oregon for All and the Portland Immigrants Rights Coalition.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:32 PM
ICE detained at least 14 people in Woodburn yesterday. www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/l...
Advocates confirmed additional ICE sightings this morning. It's the latest in a continued uptick in enforcement in the city, which declared a state of emergency on Nov. 21.
Advocates confirmed additional ICE sightings this morning. It's the latest in a continued uptick in enforcement in the city, which declared a state of emergency on Nov. 21.
Woodburn is the latest local Oregon government to declare a state of emergency in response to increased ICE enforcement in the region. We spoke to residents and businesses earlier this month about the impact the arrests have had on Woodburn. www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/l...
Woodburn declares local state of emergency in wake of ICE enforcement
Woodburn City Council declared a state of emergency Nov. 21 in response to the impact of increased U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Woodburn is the latest local Oregon government to declare a state of emergency in response to increased ICE enforcement in the region. We spoke to residents and businesses earlier this month about the impact the arrests have had on Woodburn. www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/l...
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This story by @diannelugo.bsky.social captures the fear and uncertainty gripping Oregon's largest Hispanic community amid ICE arrests. www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/p...
November 19, 2025 at 6:50 PM
This story by @diannelugo.bsky.social captures the fear and uncertainty gripping Oregon's largest Hispanic community amid ICE arrests. www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/p...
The latest Oregon revenue forecast was released today. State economists say the projected deficit has shrunk, but noted confidence in the forecast is “diminished” thanks to missing data after the government shutdown. #orpol #orleg
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Why Oregon's projected budget shortfall shrank to $63 million
Oregon lawmakers spent the week hearing from agencies about potential cuts to address a much larger deficit.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The latest Oregon revenue forecast was released today. State economists say the projected deficit has shrunk, but noted confidence in the forecast is “diminished” thanks to missing data after the government shutdown. #orpol #orleg
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You probably saw videos of a nighttime raid in Chicago. Agents rappelling from a helicopter, bursting down doors, questioning brown-skinned immigrants.
We investigated -- and found little evidence to support the government’s claims about Tren de Aragua.
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
We investigated -- and found little evidence to support the government’s claims about Tren de Aragua.
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“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims. For the first time, the Venezuelans arres...
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November 13, 2025 at 1:28 PM
You probably saw videos of a nighttime raid in Chicago. Agents rappelling from a helicopter, bursting down doors, questioning brown-skinned immigrants.
We investigated -- and found little evidence to support the government’s claims about Tren de Aragua.
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
We investigated -- and found little evidence to support the government’s claims about Tren de Aragua.
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
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There is growing evidence ICE is planning a new detention center on the Oregon coast. The latest: an ICE contractor is hiring "detention officers" in Newport. #orpol
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A federal contractor is looking to hire ICE detention officers in Newport
It’s the latest sign U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcment is planning a major new facility on the Oregon Coast.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
There is growing evidence ICE is planning a new detention center on the Oregon coast. The latest: an ICE contractor is hiring "detention officers" in Newport. #orpol
www.opb.org/article/2025...
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ICE arrested at least 16 people this morning in Salem. It's the highest one-day total in Salem in many years, according to Oregon for All. www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/p...
ICE arrests at least 16 in northeast Salem in highest one-day total, activists say
Salem police said federal agents also reported a disturbance after the fact to police.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:56 PM
ICE arrested at least 16 people this morning in Salem. It's the highest one-day total in Salem in many years, according to Oregon for All. www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/p...
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I've been hearing all day about rumors that ICE wants to set up a new outpost on the Oregon coast. Newport officials say their airport is in the agency's sites. #orpol
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Newport officials raise alarm about possible new ICE facility
Rumors have spread since last week that the Trump administration is planning an outpost on Oregon's central coast.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:40 AM
I've been hearing all day about rumors that ICE wants to set up a new outpost on the Oregon coast. Newport officials say their airport is in the agency's sites. #orpol
www.opb.org/article/2025...
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Gov. Tina Kotek has signed the transportation bill. Two Republicans have been waiting to start gathering signatures for a referendum. One of them, Rep. Ed Diehl, said he was already on his way to the Secretary of State’s office to submit the paperwork. www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/p...
Gov. Tina Kotek signs Oregon transportation package over 1 month after it was passed
The governor's signing of the transportation package starts the process for a potential referendum on the legislation's cost increases on taxpayers.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Gov. Tina Kotek has signed the transportation bill. Two Republicans have been waiting to start gathering signatures for a referendum. One of them, Rep. Ed Diehl, said he was already on his way to the Secretary of State’s office to submit the paperwork. www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/p...
Our story about today's arguments at the Oregon Supreme Court surrounding Measure 114. www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/p...
November 6, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Our story about today's arguments at the Oregon Supreme Court surrounding Measure 114. www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/p...
I'm in the Oregon Supreme Court today, where arguments will be heard on whether the 2022 gun control law, Ballot Measure 114, is constitutional. Here's some background, and we'll have another update later today. www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/p...
Oregon Supreme Court to hear arguments on controversial Measure 114 gun control law
The gun control law passed in 2022 but has been paused as legal challenges continue. The Oregon Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Thursday.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I'm in the Oregon Supreme Court today, where arguments will be heard on whether the 2022 gun control law, Ballot Measure 114, is constitutional. Here's some background, and we'll have another update later today. www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/p...
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"The hospital broke ground in September. The current plan for filling the $14 million hole left by FEMA: There is no plan."
FEMA promised funds to tsunami-proof an Oregon hospital. That money is MIA
The federal government promised an Oregon hospital millions of dollars to help prepare for an earthquake. They're still waiting for the money.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM
"The hospital broke ground in September. The current plan for filling the $14 million hole left by FEMA: There is no plan."
"People are devastated."
Our latest story follows up on the more than 30 people arrested in Woodburn by ICE yesterday. Oregon for All reports that more than 200 people have been detained since Oct. 15.
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Our latest story follows up on the more than 30 people arrested in Woodburn by ICE yesterday. Oregon for All reports that more than 200 people have been detained since Oct. 15.
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2 of more than 30 arrested by ICE in Woodburn expected to be released
Two of the more than 30 people detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Oct. 30 in Woodburn are expected to be released.
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October 31, 2025 at 10:42 PM
"People are devastated."
Our latest story follows up on the more than 30 people arrested in Woodburn by ICE yesterday. Oregon for All reports that more than 200 people have been detained since Oct. 15.
www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/l...
Our latest story follows up on the more than 30 people arrested in Woodburn by ICE yesterday. Oregon for All reports that more than 200 people have been detained since Oct. 15.
www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/l...