Akasha Lawrence Spence

State Senator serving Oregon Senate District 18. Small business owner

[Akasha Lawrence Spence @teamakasha]

Donate to @candaceforpdx today!!!

[Candace Avalos @candaceforpdx]

I'm about 50 donations away from qualifying for the city's small donor elections program, & with the anticipated cuts to public match funding, every donation is even more important!!!

Can you help me reach my goal by the end of 23? Your $5 or RT helps!

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[Akasha Lawrence Spence @teamakasha]

@shanedkavanaugh 2022 Primary Election 🤔

[Akasha Lawrence Spence @teamakasha]

Unless you hear or read it here first, know I have not announced to run for any office, congrats to all of the good people who have announced their bid to run up and down the ballot in 2024 thus far.

[Akasha Lawrence Spence @teamakasha]

@shanedkavanaugh @shanedkavanaugh Please remove my name you are reporting on an old PAC, I have not filed anything and I am not running for Portland City Council.

[Akasha Lawrence Spence @teamakasha]

EEIP was the result of a statewide coalition led by my office to address longstanding wealth disparities & the factors that perpetuate them, the awards made are a crucial step in shoring up our most vulnerable Oregonians & the frontline orgs who support them #orpol #orleg

[Akasha Lawrence Spence @teamakasha]

The recipients of the Economic Equity Investment Program which advances upstream solutions to poverty and wealth inequality through home and land ownership, entrepreneurship, and workforce development were announced by @BusinessOregon yesterday view grantees ⬇️
#orpol #orleg

[Sunrise Movement PDX 🌅 @SunrisePDX]

Two weeks from now - Sunrise PDX joins @nomorefreeways @ncaoregon at the People's Public Hearing.

Come learn more about the proposal and testify to demand that @OregonDOT conduct a full EIS on the proposed Rose Quarter Freeway Expansion:

https://t.co/u1V9Fi2xT9

[Akasha Lawrence Spence @teamakasha]

Oregon will welcome the most diverse class of legislators in our state’s history in the 2023 session. This position is a great opportunity to work directly with BIPOC legislators, and community partners to support passage of racial justice legislation statewide #orpol #orleg

[Archived-Civic Life @comm_civic_life]

Are you a #cannabis business, advocate or community partner? Exhibit for free at Cannabis Empowerment Day on Friday, Aug 12 from 2 to 6 p.m. Tabling requests close on Friday, Aug. 5. For event details including to RSVP or to table for free, visit: https://t.co/UyuWwEbYiM

[Oregon Employment Department @ORemployment]

If you can’t afford to pay for a computer or internet services, the Affordable Connectivity Program can help. More than half a million Oregonians may be eligible. Go to https://t.co/zDupLamEPs to check your eligibility and sign up. Call 877-384-2575 for assistance.

[Akasha Lawrence Spence @teamakasha]

As the federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit reaches its 30 year mark, rent restrictions on 4,415 units are expected to expire. Low income tenants on these units may soon see their rents increase to the market rate.

Read our op-ed in @Oregonian

https://t.co/DAHr1reA1I

[Andrea Valderrama @DreaValderrama]

We’re experiencing an extended heatwave of temps in the 90s + 100s. My office put together a few slides in English + Spanish w/resources including locations of cooling centers, shelters, best practices when you’re near water, and signs of heat stroke and exhaustion 🌇
#OrPol

[Akasha Lawrence Spence @teamakasha]

Her story is our story. Her success shows that we too can achieve on the highest stages in govt when we are given the opportunity. I applaud Pres. Biden for fulfilling his commitment to diversify our courts. This is not just victory for Oregonians, this is a victory for justice

[Akasha Lawrence Spence @teamakasha]

From denied valedictorian because of her race to potentially becoming the first Black woman to serve on the U.S. District Court of Oregon, Justice Nelson’s journey illustrates the historically challenging path to success and opportunity for communities of color in America.

[Portland Tribune @portlandtribune]

President Joe Biden nominated Oregon Supreme Court Justice Adrienne C. Nelson to serve as a federal judge Thursday. https://t.co/2zI2JLDjPB

[OR Health Authority @OHAOregon]

The @NWS is forecasting temperatures to climb into the 100s across many parts of Oregon this week.

Heat-related illness can happen indoors or outdoors in as little as 10-15 minutes. Learn more about what to do if you see someone with these symptoms: https://t.co/bBAjxAUpII

[Oregon Food Bank @oregonfoodbank]

We had a wonderful time interviewing #MudboneGrown's Shantae Johnson and State Senator @teamakasha about reimagining food systems. 🌱

Watch the full discussion at our upcoming Donor Appreciation Event, on 7/28! Register here: https://t.co/r8JW1Kdpoe

[Akasha Lawrence Spence @teamakasha]

Through rulemaking, Oregon can set historic precedent in the amount of respect it shows to the traditions and practices of Indigenous, religious, and spiritual communities who work with psilocybin and other entheogens.

Visit oregon/gov/psilocybin to participate and learn more.

[Washington County @WashcoOregon]

The first heatwave of the summer has arrived. As temperatures climb, there several things to keep in mind to stay safe. Find a map with places to cool off at https://t.co/bgrDPhY54U and tips from the experts.

[PCUN @PCUNoregon]

WARNING - Oregon heatwave expected on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Reminder that there is a new heat rule to protect workers from heat illness or injury. Please share and stay cool❗️
#ClimateChange #HotFarmworkerSummer

[Akasha Lawrence Spence @teamakasha]

All people deserve access to abortion care when they need it, on the timeline they choose and in the community they trust. You can find abortion care at https://t.co/U8VGm9hJtk and https://t.co/VILxNW0pW5

[Akasha Lawrence Spence @teamakasha]

Make no mistake, though we have been delivered a critical blow, this fight is far from over, we will continue the fight to make abortion accessible in America, we will pool resources and pushback against unjust laws, because it is our duty.