A New Direction // Oregon

A New Direction is committed to promoting fresh ideas to reverse Oregon's decline.

[A New Direction // Oregon @newdirection_or]

NEW: @Oregonian editorial blasts Governor Kotek for her lack of transparency:

"The biggest responsibility lies with Kotek, however, who has done the bare minimum to address the underlying concerns."

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[A New Direction // Oregon @newdirection_or]

Oregon’s state government bureaucracy continues to fail taxpayers.

$2.9 BILLION in accounting errors.

This kind of incompetence hurts families across our state.

https://t.co/uzt59KSu2U #orpol

[A New Direction // Oregon @newdirection_or]

There are almost 1000 more homeless people in Lane County since the pandemic and 200 more over the last year alone.

No Oregonian should be forced to live on the street.

We need firm action - not empty words - to address this crisis.

https://t.co/YTcIOJ4Nm7 #orpol

[A New Direction // Oregon @newdirection_or]

"A vast majority of voters in the Portland area — 78% — disapprove of their local governments’ handling of crime..."

Oregonians deserve to feel safe in their communities.

Our leaders are failing us.

https://t.co/6tCjMwmewq #orpol

[A New Direction // Oregon @newdirection_or]

Government revenues keep going up to pay for massive spending.

Meanwhile, Oregon families struggle under the crushing weight of taxes and a rising cost of living.

Oregonians deserve real and lasting relief.

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[A New Direction // Oregon @newdirection_or]

“Just 22% of Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington County voters said the region is heading in the right direction while 66% said it is on the wrong track.”

Oregonians are tired of crime, homelessness, and deadly drugs on our streets.

https://t.co/9JIXFE5FkH #orpol

[A New Direction // Oregon @newdirection_or]

This is a direct result of politicians who have pushed policies that put criminals before victims.

Oregonians deserve to be safe in their communities.

https://t.co/3pGnqmabX2 #orpol

[A New Direction // Oregon @newdirection_or]

Controversy is growing around Governor Kotek's administration.

After years of repeated ethics scandals, upholding the public's trust should be a priority for Oregon's leaders.

Governor Kotek's conduct appears to show more of the same. #orpol

[KOIN News @KOINNews]

New information is coming to light Friday afternoon concerning Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and how the role of the First Spouse may be affecting government staffers in Salem.
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[A New Direction // Oregon @newdirection_or]

"Kotek’s top staffers fought hard to ensure the first lady’s role would fit into legal, ethical and administrative structures. The governor overruled them."

Governor Kotek's actions raise serious ethical questions. Oregonians deserve better.

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[A New Direction // Oregon @newdirection_or]

Oregon’s government bureaucracy continues to fail those most in need.

People are losing their homes because they can’t get the benefits they are entitled to.

This has to change. #orpol

[The Oregonian @Oregonian]

Relief for Oregon unemployment claim delays could take ‘several months’ to kick in https://t.co/TTKFfQ4Y8L

[A New Direction // Oregon @newdirection_or]

Since the start of 2024, five mills have closed in Oregon because of increased regulations.

Over 300 jobs were lost as a direct result.

Our state government's war on one of our most important industries must end. #orpol

[A New Direction // Oregon @newdirection_or]

Oregonians are going homeless because they can't get benefits from the Oregon Employment Department.

No one should be forced to live on the streets because of incompetent government bureaucrats.

#orpol

[KATU News @KATUNews]

Another Oregonian has become homeless waiting for benefits from the Oregon Employment Department...

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[A New Direction // Oregon @newdirection_or]

When our state's largest city is being called a "haven for crime and drug use," something has to change #orpol

[The Oregonian @Oregonian]

Buffalo Wild Wings closes sports bar in city-owned downtown Portland garage, ‘haven for crime and drug use’ https://t.co/PUoY3IVp4m

[A New Direction // Oregon @newdirection_or]

In Oregon today, you need to make $129K a year to be able to buy a median-priced home.

That's up over $40K from 4 years ago.

Oregon families are getting priced out of the state they call home #orpol

[KATU News @KATUNews]

Oregon is now among 22 states that require a six-figure salary ($129K) to buy a median-priced home. 4 years ago, you only needed to make $88,000 a year.

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[A New Direction // Oregon @newdirection_or]

Incompetence in our state government's bureaucracy is putting Oregon families on the brink of homelessness.

They deserve better.

https://t.co/SARHgAbceN #orpol

[A New Direction // Oregon @newdirection_or]

Oregon taxpayers are getting the largest kicker in state history.

Don't wait to file before the April 15 deadline!

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[A New Direction // Oregon @newdirection_or]

The data is clear: The more time students spent in remote instruction, the further they fell behind.

And here in Oregon - we had the longest school closures in the nation.

Our children deserve better.

https://t.co/v9mnwKlU6u #orpol

[A New Direction // Oregon @newdirection_or]

Multnomah County promised $3 million to homeless day shelters last fall, but nonprofit service providers are still waiting.

Oregonians need help now, it's time for less red tape and more accountability.

https://t.co/ErxzriafMy #orpol

[A New Direction // Oregon @newdirection_or]

While Oregon is facing an affordability crisis, its citizens pay the second highest tax percentage of income in the nation!

It’s time for real tax relief to help Oregon families.

https://t.co/hXjJGZfahn #orpol

[A New Direction // Oregon @newdirection_or]

Yesterday, the Oregon House voted on House Bill 4002A which created an unclassified misdemeanor for drug possession. We believe this legislation should be the first step to address Oregon’s addiction crisis, not the last. Read the details below for more information.