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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

A recent report confirms what Oregon businesses have been feeling for over a year: the Trump administration's tariffs are bad for the economy, and Oregonians are paying the price. Thank you @agdanrayfield.bsky.social for once again pushing back.

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Oregon paid nearly $3 billion in tariffs, hit harder than other states, according to new report

The report coincided with the state filing a third lawsuit against President Donald Trump over import taxes.

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

We're facing a potentially dangerous wildfire season this year. The Oregon Dept of Forestry has put together an excellent guide with tips on keeping yourself and your home safe this season. Now's the perfect time to prepare: is your family's emergency plan up-to-date?

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Oregon Wildfire Readiness Guide

Regardless of where you live, wildfires can impact your way of life. Whether a fire is threatening your property or home, or smoke from a fire miles away is affecting your health or daily routine, wildfires know no boundaries.

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

2/2 Oregon legislators are finding ways to move the needle—last session alone we passed half a dozen bills to move us toward our state's goal of building 36,000 homes per year—but the federal headwinds we're facing are strong. buff.ly/F5GRTtr #ORleg #ORpol

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Housing starts sink to pandemic levels as builders worry about inflation • Oregon Capital Chronicle

May housing starts fell to the lowest level since the pandemic disrupted construction six years ago, the U.S. Census Bureau announced Tuesday. Builder confidence has dropped recently because of…

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

2/2 Experts report that Oregon hasn't recorded a confirmed pesticide-related bee kill since 2020, and bee poisonings have declined meaningfully over the last decade. This is great news for Oregon's pollinators, and for the future of Oregon agriculture! buff.ly/AnFcMSH

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How Oregon cut pesticide-related bee deaths

Oregon has not recorded a confirmed pesticide-related bee kill since 2020. Oregon State University researchers discuss the education, research and conservation efforts helping protect pollinators.

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

1/2 A decade ago, #ORleg passed HB 3362, which invested in education and outreach to help pesticide applicators protect bees. It's very exciting to see that the results of this legislative work are paying off... buff.ly/AnFcMSH #ORpol

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How Oregon cut pesticide-related bee deaths

Oregon has not recorded a confirmed pesticide-related bee kill since 2020. Oregon State University researchers discuss the education, research and conservation efforts helping protect pollinators.

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

2/2 At the same time, we preserved the vast majority of our available funds to use for wildfire suppression, in what is forecasted to be a very active wildfire season. #ORleg #ORpol

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

2/2 ...But Oregon is stepping up. Last week, the legislature funded additional antitrust enforcement positions in the Oregon Dept. of Justice to make sure corporations are playing by the rules and Oregonians aren't paying artificially inflated prices. buff.ly/z4PkhTL

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Oregon lawmakers approve effort to boost antitrust division at Justice Department

Attorney General Dan Rayfield says the federal government is not doing enough to fight monopolies and mergers.

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

1/2 The Trump administration is abandoning enforcement of our antitrust laws—laws that stop illegal mergers and monopolies that drive up the cost of living... #ORleg #ORpol buff.ly/z4PkhTL

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Oregon lawmakers approve effort to boost antitrust division at Justice Department

Attorney General Dan Rayfield says the federal government is not doing enough to fight monopolies and mergers.

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

1/2 When health care professionals, legislators, community leaders, and Oregonians from every walk of life came together to keep Eugene Emergency Physicians at Riverbend, it was about more than keeping corporate interests out of medicine...

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

During the 2026 session, #ORleg passed bills that address the cost of living, push back against federal overreach, strengthen consumer data protections, & protect immigrant rights. Many of the bills we passed are going into effect now—a strong step in the right direction for Oregon.

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These new laws are taking effect in Oregon this summer

Several new Oregon State laws took effect on June 5. Here's a look at some of the ones you should know.

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Outrageous that the Trump admin is trying to gut the only fed agency to investigate chemical disasters, particularly in the wake of the Longview disaster. Workers deserve to be safe — that can't happen when tragedies like these are not fully investigated.

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Trump budget would eliminate agency investigating Longview chemical disaster

A team from the U.S. Chemical Safety Board arrived in Longview last week to lead an investigation into the fatal chemical tank there. If President Donald Trump’s proposed budget is approved, funding…

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

2/2 Reaching that won't happen overnight, but this program is showing real results. Oregon Democrats will continue working to increase housing supply, expand access to affordable financing, and help more Oregonians become homeowners. #ORleg #ORpol

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

1/2 Great news! Oregon's Flex Lending program has helped nearly 1,000 Oregonians move from renting to homeownership. Owning a home helps build personal wealth & long-term financial stability—that's why #ORleg has set a goal of 60% home ownership by 2030. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/05/27/n...

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Nearly 1,000 Oregon households bought homes with this lending program last year • Oregon Capital Chronicle

The Flex Lending program lets low income borrowers to buy homes in the Beaver State with minimal cash upfront and lower interest rates.

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

2/2 Now we've learned what it will cost Oregon households specifically: more than $1,000 a year, according to the Pacific Research Institute. While the Trump administration drives up costs, Oregon Democrats are focused on making housing, healthcare, and utilities more affordable.

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

1/2 State economists recently gave their quarterly report to #ORleg about the status of the economy. One key takeaway? Trump's pointless war in Iran is causing gas and energy prices to skyrocket, which is dragging down economic growth, and driving up inflation. buff.ly/QzODRhS

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

3/3: Thousands of Oregon Health Plan members rely on Planned Parenthood for this basic reproductive health care. Thanks to Oregon Democrats' work last session, they can continue to do so. #ORleg #ORpol

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

2/3: Trump’s federal budget bill blocked Planned Parenthood from being paid for providing any health care to Medicaid patients for one year – including cancer screenings, birth control, and STI testing/treatment. #ORleg #ORpol

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

2/2: I’m incredibly grateful for the work the Oregon Nurses Association does to elevate these crucial perspectives. Looking forward to continuing to build the partnerships that strengthen healthcare access and care for everyone across Oregon.

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

1/2: Earlier this month, @replisafragala.bsky.social and I joined @oregonnursesassoc.bsky.social for a panel on the vital connection between frontline healthcare workers and legislators. It was a powerful discussion on how nurses’ voices help shape stronger, community-focused policies.

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

3/3: I’m proud of the work the legislature has done to make it easier for ROCs to form. I was the Chief Sponsor of a 2021 bill giving residents a better chance to purchase their park. I also sponsored a bill to help non-profits & resident co-ops get low-interest loans to prevent corporate takeovers.

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

2/3: Resident-owned communities (ROCs) are one of the most straightforward ways to ensure that mobile home park residents are treated fairly & their communities are maintained. I hope the residents of Lakewood are successful in their efforts to protect their park and their neighbors. #ORleg #ORpol

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

1/3: For the second time in the last 6 years, Lakewood Vista, a 55+ mobile home park in the Bethel neighborhood, has been put up for sale. The park residents are banding together to try to buy the park and bring it under their control. buff.ly/RY4lJwO #ORleg #ORpol

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Residents of West Eugene mobile home park are banding together to buy their own community

Residents of a retirement mobile home park in West Eugene are working to buy their own community after it was put up for sale by its out of state owners.

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

4/4: Despite these headwinds, Oregon Democrats will continue to work hard to ensure all Oregonians can achieve prosperity. #ORleg #ORpol

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

3/4: Volatile tariff policies have meant Oregon businesses face deep uncertainty in investment and hiring. And while families continue to struggle with the cost of living, more wealth is being concentrated in the hands of the few. #ORleg #ORpol

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

2/4: The forecast shows how Donald Trump’s chaos has taken a toll on working Oregonians. A pointless war in Iran sent gas prices skyrocketing, dragging economic growth, driving up inflation, & serving as an effective $140 billion tax increase on the American people. #ORleg #ORpol

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

1/4: Last week, state economists gave their regular quarterly presentation on the health of Oregon's economy and what that means for the revenue our state is projected to bring in during the 2025-27 biennium. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/05/20/i... #ORleg #ORpol

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Iran war, skyrocketing fuel prices battering Oregon’s economic forecast • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon’s top economists said oil prices are creating a “new economic reality” to grapple with, including rising inflation.

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Earlier this month I joined the Hospital Association of Oregon for a thoughtful conversation about about the current state of our health care system and the impact that Pres. Trump's "Big Ugly Bill" funding cuts will have on our hospitals. Thanks to all—I appreciated our open dialogue!

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

2/2 Deployed Logix is a successful, homegrown business in my district. They've been a great partner to the state, from working with the Oregon National Guard, to providing disaster relief products to rural hospitals during COVID-19, to helping establish a warming center in Springfield. #ORleg #ORpol

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

1/2 Last month, I toured a Deployed Logix facility in West Eugene that manufactures field hospitals and emergency shelters. We had a great conversation about workforce challenges, Oregon’s emergency readiness and resilience, and the partnerships that help communities respond when it matters most.

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

2/2 News coverage of Trump and Congressional Republicans' "Big Ugly Bill" has focused on massive cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, but the higher ed loan changes discussed in this article will have significant effects on our healthcare workforce pipeline. buff.ly/zmEU6QO

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US House members scrutinize ‘big, beautiful’ law’s loan limits for nursing degrees • Oregon Capital Chronicle

WASHINGTON — U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon took heat Thursday over forthcoming changes to the federal student loan system that will impose new borrowing limits for professional and graduate…

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

2/2 Our community depends on and deserves stable, local emergency care, and I appreciate that PeaceHealth made the right call by listening to local voices and keeping care in the hands of the providers who have been working here for decades. #ORleg #ORpol

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

1/2 Getting PeaceHealth to keep Eugene Emergency Physicians was a huge win for our community. It couldn't have happened without local leaders and providers speaking out, or the anti-Corporate Practice of Medicine legislation Oregon Dems passed last year. buff.ly/MLz75Ml

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PeaceHealth’s reversal followed lobbying from elected officials

Gov. Tina Kotek and other Oregon leaders stepped in to lobby PeaceHealth after it resisted requests to let state regulators review the deal.

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

And we're back! To maintain a firewall between official & campaign activity, state elected officials are may not use most of our legislative comms channels for 60 days before elections. With the primaries over, I'll be posting here again, up to the 60-day period before the November general election.

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

2/2 That means that this social media account is going to "go dark" until after the primary election on May 19. If you'd like ay updates between now and then, feel free to follow my other accounts! #ORleg #ORpol

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

1/2 To maintain a firewall between official activity and campaign activity, state elected officials in Oregon are not allowed to use most of our legislative communications channels for the period 60 days before the May Primary and the November General Election. #ORleg #ORpol

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

3/3 In just five weeks, we passed legislation that delivered on every single one of those goals. I’m incredibly proud of the work we did to make Oregon stronger. Read more about our work in my most recent newsletter! #ORleg #ORpol buff.ly/v9NcNUA

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The 2026 session – wrapped!

Replies to this message are sent to an unmonitored mailbox.To contact me, please click here: Rep.JulieFahey@oregonlegislature.gov

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

2/3 We approached the session with 3 major goals: to make Oregon more affordable, with good jobs & thriving businesses; to insulate against Trump admin overreaches; and to rebalance our state budget after the federal budget bill (HR 1) cut our state's resources. #ORleg #ORpol

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

1/3 Before the session began, we laid out an agenda that was extremely ambitious for a short session. I’m pleased to say that we accomplished what we set out to do and more—far more than many thought possible at the beginning of February. #ORleg #ORpol buff.ly/v9NcNUA

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The 2026 session – wrapped!

Replies to this message are sent to an unmonitored mailbox.To contact me, please click here: Rep.JulieFahey@oregonlegislature.gov

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

2/2 HB 4107 helps fix one part of this much larger problem. Clear expectations for urgent care means people will get to the right place for care faster, take pressure off hospital ERs, & give Lane Co families more reliable options when they need care fast, but it’s not an emergency. #ORleg #ORpol

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

1/2 Many Lane County residents are struggling to access health care — there aren’t enough primary care providers to meet demand, PeaceHealh closed our Eugene hospital, and now PeaceHealth is making big, concerning changes to how they run their ER. #ORleg #ORpol buff.ly/SMvSKOl

lookouteugene-springfield.com

Oregon House passes bill to set standards for urgent care clinics

As wait times in emergency rooms increase, lawmakers want urgent care clinics to meet minimum standards for reliable care.

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Today, Oregon honored the life and work of Avel Gordly, the first Black woman to serve in the Oregon State Senate. Thank you, Rep. Nelson, for your work ensuring that this giant of public service was properly memorialized, and for helping to carry her legacy forward in the legislature. #ORleg #ORpol

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

3/3 People who live, work & raise families here should be able to participate fully in our communities without fear or uncertainty. Strengthening these protections reflects Oregon’s values of fairness, safety, dignity & respect for all people, regardless of where they were born.

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Speaker Julie Fahey @repfahey.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

2/3 Oregon is a leader in immigrant justice--this session lawmakers passed bills aimed at building on that foundation, including measures to help students feel safe at school, protect personal information, and ensure law enforcement agents are identifiable. #ORleg #ORpol

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