Oregon Legislative BIPOC Caucus
@orlegbipoc.bsky.social
Your state lawmakers fighting for racial justice in Oregon | Led by Rep. Muñoz and Rep. Ruiz
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In this fraught time, it's inspiring to see Oregon high school students stepping up to discuss and debate our foundational constitutional principles, as they are being tested and under threat like never before. Shout out to the students from McDaniel High School featured!
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As politics roil the nation, Oregon students compete to make sense of the U.S. Constitution and find solutions
Nearly 200 high schoolers participated in the civic championship at Multnomah County Courthouse with federal judges among those evaluating their constitutional knowledge.
www.oregonlive.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:04 PM
In this fraught time, it's inspiring to see Oregon high school students stepping up to discuss and debate our foundational constitutional principles, as they are being tested and under threat like never before. Shout out to the students from McDaniel High School featured!
https://loom.ly/rU_Ih2Y
https://loom.ly/rU_Ih2Y
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The Skanner's closure is a profound loss—an irreplaceable Black-owned institution holding power to account & serving communities too often ignored. I’m championing Protect Local Journalism (SB1580) to ensure Big Tech pays its fair share so community media survives & thrives.
https://loom.ly/k0JNi8A
https://loom.ly/k0JNi8A
The Skanner Ceases Operation After 50 Years
The Skanner, a pioneering Black-owned newspaper in Portland, has ceased operation.
www.wweek.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:43 PM
The Skanner's closure is a profound loss—an irreplaceable Black-owned institution holding power to account & serving communities too often ignored. I’m championing Protect Local Journalism (SB1580) to ensure Big Tech pays its fair share so community media survives & thrives.
https://loom.ly/k0JNi8A
https://loom.ly/k0JNi8A
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Happy first Wise Wednesday of the 2026 session!
Things are moving quickly: we heard the most recent revenue forecast and have been busy since we kicked off on Monday. I'm looking forward to getting as much done as possible during this short session.
Thanks for tuning in!
#HD48 #orpol #orleg
Things are moving quickly: we heard the most recent revenue forecast and have been busy since we kicked off on Monday. I'm looking forward to getting as much done as possible during this short session.
Thanks for tuning in!
#HD48 #orpol #orleg
February 5, 2026 at 3:46 AM
Today, we announced our policy agenda that responds to the growing concerns of BIPOC Oregonians about the violent and cruel tactics of the Trump administration. In a critical moment for the state, we are ready to meet it head on with bold policy actions.
www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/p...
www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/p...
BIPOC lawmakers take aim at federal immigration agents in Oregon
The BIPOC caucus is prioritizing a bill that would bar agents from accessing certain areas of health care facilities in Oregon.
www.statesmanjournal.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Today, we announced our policy agenda that responds to the growing concerns of BIPOC Oregonians about the violent and cruel tactics of the Trump administration. In a critical moment for the state, we are ready to meet it head on with bold policy actions.
www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/p...
www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/p...
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This legislative session, I'm introducing legislation to help build upon the City of Portland's successes with their Inclusionary Housing program, creating greater flexibility for cities to implement similar programs while installing guardrails to ensure we continue to build more homes. #orleg
3) Tell his housing bureau to drop its opposition to LC 5, @senkhanhpham.bsky.social's bill modernizing the state's inclusionary zoning statute.
It'd give cities more options for mixed-income buildings while ending the possibility that poorly designed or bad-faith policies block future homes.
It'd give cities more options for mixed-income buildings while ending the possibility that poorly designed or bad-faith policies block future homes.
January 16, 2026 at 8:34 PM
This legislative session, I'm introducing legislation to help build upon the City of Portland's successes with their Inclusionary Housing program, creating greater flexibility for cities to implement similar programs while installing guardrails to ensure we continue to build more homes. #orleg
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Thank you to @axios.com for covering some of my housing policies for the upcoming 2026 legislative session: #orleg www.axios.com/local/portla...
January 9, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Thank you to @axios.com for covering some of my housing policies for the upcoming 2026 legislative session: #orleg www.axios.com/local/portla...
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DHS opened fire in a residential Portland neighborhood, blocks from our District Senator’s home.
That is not public safety.
It is a dangerous abuse of power by a federal agency operating without accountability.
Enough is Enough.
#ICEOutOfPDX #Portland #PublicSafety #StopFederalOverreach
That is not public safety.
It is a dangerous abuse of power by a federal agency operating without accountability.
Enough is Enough.
#ICEOutOfPDX #Portland #PublicSafety #StopFederalOverreach
January 9, 2026 at 3:23 AM
DHS opened fire in a residential Portland neighborhood, blocks from our District Senator’s home.
That is not public safety.
It is a dangerous abuse of power by a federal agency operating without accountability.
Enough is Enough.
#ICEOutOfPDX #Portland #PublicSafety #StopFederalOverreach
That is not public safety.
It is a dangerous abuse of power by a federal agency operating without accountability.
Enough is Enough.
#ICEOutOfPDX #Portland #PublicSafety #StopFederalOverreach
We stand with our colleagues, Sen. Jama, Rep. Valderrama, and Rep. Wise, as our state reckons with the reality of two Oregonians shot violently by federal agents. We are heartbroken by this act of brutality, and our thoughts are with loved ones as the victims are hospitalized.
BREAKING: 2 shot by federal immigration agents in Portland
Read more: https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/01/portland-police-responding-to-report-of-shooting-by-federal-immigration-agent.html
Read more: https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/01/portland-police-responding-to-report-of-shooting-by-federal-immigration-agent.html
January 9, 2026 at 6:26 AM
We stand with our colleagues, Sen. Jama, Rep. Valderrama, and Rep. Wise, as our state reckons with the reality of two Oregonians shot violently by federal agents. We are heartbroken by this act of brutality, and our thoughts are with loved ones as the victims are hospitalized.
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We're gearing up for short session here in Salem. This is just a small sample of what's to come during our 6 week sprint starting February 2. @travisnelson.bsky.social @robnosse.bsky.social @repwillychotzen.bsky.social @orlegbipoc.bsky.social #orleg #orpol #resist #AntiTrump
January 8, 2026 at 10:20 PM
We're gearing up for short session here in Salem. This is just a small sample of what's to come during our 6 week sprint starting February 2. @travisnelson.bsky.social @robnosse.bsky.social @repwillychotzen.bsky.social @orlegbipoc.bsky.social #orleg #orpol #resist #AntiTrump
On the front page of the Oregonian, Reps. @repleslymunoz.bsky.social and @rickiruizor.bsky.social announced the Protect Your Door Act, creating accountability for when federal agents violate the Fourth Amendment rights of Oregonians. #orpol #orleg
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
Oregon lawmakers, in move against Trump, aim to empower residents to sue federal agents
The Illinois governor signed a similar law – then was quickly sued by the Trump administration.
www.oregonlive.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:54 PM
On the front page of the Oregonian, Reps. @repleslymunoz.bsky.social and @rickiruizor.bsky.social announced the Protect Your Door Act, creating accountability for when federal agents violate the Fourth Amendment rights of Oregonians. #orpol #orleg
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
Rep. Wise breaking down what Kwanzaa means!
December 30, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Rep. Wise breaking down what Kwanzaa means!
Rep. Nelson on news of the latest healthcare merger!
I’ll be watching this transaction carefully. I have many friends in the Tacoma area & the vast majority of the people I know have little good to say about MultiCare. On the other hand, Samaritan Health has a great reputation! This deal warrants a thorough HCMO review.
www.wweek.com/news/health/...
www.wweek.com/news/health/...
Corvallis-Based Samaritan Health Seeks to Join Larger Washington State Health System
Corvallis-based Samaritan Health Services announced this week it is integrating with a larger health system based in Washington State, months after an earlier consolidation effort with a different ent...
www.wweek.com
December 30, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Rep. Nelson on news of the latest healthcare merger!
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Mark your calendar for Monday, January 26th at 5pm for our Oregon Legislative Session Preview Joint Town Hall! RSVP at https://bit.ly/Jan2026TownHall. Share your questions and gather in community as we prep for the short session starting 2/2. Join us! #orleg #orpol
December 29, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Mark your calendar for Monday, January 26th at 5pm for our Oregon Legislative Session Preview Joint Town Hall! RSVP at https://bit.ly/Jan2026TownHall. Share your questions and gather in community as we prep for the short session starting 2/2. Join us! #orleg #orpol
Vice Chair Nelson at the Eyes of Hope Event. ✨
I recently stopped by VSP Vision Care’s Eyes of Hope Event in Washington County. The clinic provided eye exams and glasses to approximately 50 individuals in Beaverton. To date, VSP has assisted more than 22,000 Oregonians through its Eyes of Hope program.
#optometry #eyecare
#optometry #eyecare
December 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Vice Chair Nelson at the Eyes of Hope Event. ✨
Another BIPOC Caucus member in the news. This time, Rep. Thủy Trần was quoted in the Oregonian about the I-5 bridge cost estimate being delayed. 🗓️ #orpol #orleg
Officials say they need the Coast Guard's decision on bridge design before providing new estimates for the project that could exceed a 2022 projection.
Interstate 5 Bridge cost update delayed until 2026, awaiting Coast Guard
Officials say they need the Coast Guard's decision on bridge design before providing new estimates for the project that could exceed a 2022 projection.
www.oregonlive.com
December 24, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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Happy Holidays!
December 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Happy Holidays!
Today, the Oregonian talked about @replamarwise.bsky.social's work on making the practice of regularly reporting attendance data statewide, so we can support the needs of our students and families proactively. 🍎
www.oregonlive.com/education/20...
www.oregonlive.com/education/20...
In Beaverton schools, tracking absenteeism — and the impacts of the immigration crackdown — in real time
Oregon’s chronic absenteeism data is, ironically, released too late to be of much use in the current school year. So the Beaverton school district built its own attendance dashboard.
www.oregonlive.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Today, the Oregonian talked about @replamarwise.bsky.social's work on making the practice of regularly reporting attendance data statewide, so we can support the needs of our students and families proactively. 🍎
www.oregonlive.com/education/20...
www.oregonlive.com/education/20...
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🌧️ Wise Wednesday is back 🌧️
This week, we’re talking about:
The rain and flooding impacting our communities, testifying at Multnomah County, and more updates you can catch in our longer TikTok video.
Tune in and stay connected. 💙
#WiseWednesday #HD48 #CommunityUpdates
This week, we’re talking about:
The rain and flooding impacting our communities, testifying at Multnomah County, and more updates you can catch in our longer TikTok video.
Tune in and stay connected. 💙
#WiseWednesday #HD48 #CommunityUpdates
December 18, 2025 at 4:23 AM
🌧️ Wise Wednesday is back 🌧️
This week, we’re talking about:
The rain and flooding impacting our communities, testifying at Multnomah County, and more updates you can catch in our longer TikTok video.
Tune in and stay connected. 💙
#WiseWednesday #HD48 #CommunityUpdates
This week, we’re talking about:
The rain and flooding impacting our communities, testifying at Multnomah County, and more updates you can catch in our longer TikTok video.
Tune in and stay connected. 💙
#WiseWednesday #HD48 #CommunityUpdates
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Disappointed to see the IBR team once again deferred providing an updated cost estimate.
I am concerned the ongoing cost-escalation will make it difficult to complete this project while also finding funding to maintain existing statewide roads and bridges. #orleg
https://loom.ly/hu5BzdI
I am concerned the ongoing cost-escalation will make it difficult to complete this project while also finding funding to maintain existing statewide roads and bridges. #orleg
https://loom.ly/hu5BzdI
What to know about the Interstate Bridge Replacement’s rising price tag
Northwesterners will receive an update Monday on costs to replace the Interstate Bridge between Oregon and Washington. That new price tag could add billions.
www.opb.org
December 17, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Disappointed to see the IBR team once again deferred providing an updated cost estimate.
I am concerned the ongoing cost-escalation will make it difficult to complete this project while also finding funding to maintain existing statewide roads and bridges. #orleg
https://loom.ly/hu5BzdI
I am concerned the ongoing cost-escalation will make it difficult to complete this project while also finding funding to maintain existing statewide roads and bridges. #orleg
https://loom.ly/hu5BzdI
New year, new leadership team. 💯
December 16, 2025 at 9:36 PM
New year, new leadership team. 💯
Last week, Rep. Lamar Wise talked about tackling chronic absenteeism in the next legislative session.
He proposes the Oregon Department of Education to report the attendance data they already have, giving us a real-time snapshot of concerns we could address mid-year. 🍎
He proposes the Oregon Department of Education to report the attendance data they already have, giving us a real-time snapshot of concerns we could address mid-year. 🍎
Building on the work of his predecessor, new state Rep. Lamar Wise, D-Portland, hopes to tackle chronic absenteeism in Oregon’s schools when he joins lawmakers for his first legislative session in February.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/12/05/n...
oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/12/05/n...
New East Portland Rep. Lamar Wise proposes data tweaks to combat chronic absenteeism • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Wise hopes state leaders can intervene in schools and districts with poor attendance records sooner with better data.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Last week, Rep. Lamar Wise talked about tackling chronic absenteeism in the next legislative session.
He proposes the Oregon Department of Education to report the attendance data they already have, giving us a real-time snapshot of concerns we could address mid-year. 🍎
He proposes the Oregon Department of Education to report the attendance data they already have, giving us a real-time snapshot of concerns we could address mid-year. 🍎
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I was recently part of a legislative panel at the State of Reform Health Policy Conference in Portland, along with Rep. Diehl & Sen. Patterson.
We discussed healthcare challenges in Oregon related to the impact of Trump’s (not so) Big Beautiful Bill.
#trump #healthcare #medicaid #bigbeautifulbill
We discussed healthcare challenges in Oregon related to the impact of Trump’s (not so) Big Beautiful Bill.
#trump #healthcare #medicaid #bigbeautifulbill
November 24, 2025 at 7:43 AM
I was recently part of a legislative panel at the State of Reform Health Policy Conference in Portland, along with Rep. Diehl & Sen. Patterson.
We discussed healthcare challenges in Oregon related to the impact of Trump’s (not so) Big Beautiful Bill.
#trump #healthcare #medicaid #bigbeautifulbill
We discussed healthcare challenges in Oregon related to the impact of Trump’s (not so) Big Beautiful Bill.
#trump #healthcare #medicaid #bigbeautifulbill
What happened this week is unacceptable. We will not stand by as ICE takes away Oregonians – people who were simply on their way to work to earn a fair living, provide for their families, and put food on our tables.
The arrests marked the Oregon city’s highest number in a single day in many years, advocates said.
Farmworkers among 16 immigrants arrested by ICE in latest Oregon sweep
The arrests marked the Oregon city’s highest number in a single day in many years, advocates said.
www.oregonlive.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:24 AM
What happened this week is unacceptable. We will not stand by as ICE takes away Oregonians – people who were simply on their way to work to earn a fair living, provide for their families, and put food on our tables.
Please join us at the Capitol for the celebration of life for Têrêsa Nguyễn Hiên Hòa, a dear friend and colleague.
November 13, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Please join us at the Capitol for the celebration of life for Têrêsa Nguyễn Hiên Hòa, a dear friend and colleague.