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2015 Session Recap – Public Safety, Education, Health and More
In addition to the major progress made towards advancing democratic ideals, we also made huge steps forward on several issues close to my heart. Here is a report on some bills that I’ve championed for several years that finally became law this year.
Your Oregon Democratic Majority at Work
The 2015 legislative session was filled with successes that are helping working families, protecting our kids and our environment as well as advancing social justice throughout Oregon. Here is a partial list of some of the major accomplishments from the past session.
Statement on revenue and budget as the 2013 session drew to a close
As We Prepare to End the 2013 Legislative Session: So far, Republican members of the Oregon Legislature have succeeded in obstructing efforts to raise additional revenue to support the things we expect State government to do, including funding our “system …
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Testimony to Portland School Board, April 16th, 2012
Good evening chair Gonzalez, members of the Board and Superintendent Smith. Again, I am Lew Frederick, State Representative for House District 43, which includes the North Portland schools identified for closure or major changes. First some general comments: I …
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Speech
The following is a speech made by Rep. Frederick at the 27th Keep Living the Dream Celebration for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at Highland Church. Good afternoon, I’m Lew Frederick, State Representative from House District 43, North and Northeast …