Oregonians Rally Against GOP Walkout During Abortion Bill Hearing

Oregon Republican representatives and senators, along with an Independent, held a meeting to discuss oversight and accountability in the state. However, members of the public used the opportunity to chastise the lawmakers for their five-week Senate walkout, which has left hundreds of bills in limbo. The lawmakers had sent a letter requesting the creation of a 12-member "equal bipartisan and bicameral committee," but the letter went unanswered. The committee was informally created, but Democratic leadership has denied participation. The tipline is open for members of the public to call with their observations related to state government and where it requires greater oversight.