Saturday, July 11, 2015

 
Diane,

This week, the Oregon Legislature wrapped up a historic session that moved Oregon forward on many critical fronts.

In an impressive string of legislative accomplishments, Oregon:
  • Became the first state in the nation with automatic voter registration, known as the new Motor Voter law
     
  • Enacted universal paid sick time for all workers, becoming the fourth state with such a law
     
  • Established universal background checks on all gun sales
     
  • Increased K-12 funding and made universal all-day kindergarten a realitystatewide
     
  • Reclassified most major birth control as over-the-counter medication and required insurers to cover a full 12-month supply
     
  • Banned “The Box” on job applications that prevented Oregonians who had served their time from getting back on their feet
Congratulations to the Oregon Legislature and Governor Kate Brown on a remarkable legislative session that will make a real difference in the lives of working families!

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