We support Democrat Denise Krause for State Senate. We have dedicated our careers to supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. We trust Denise to listen to survivors, advocate for them, and fight for resources that make Southern Oregon safer. Ava & Susan

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For a period last year, U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley considered retiring from Congress. But the longtime Democrat says President Trump’s decisions — courting billionaires, appointing loyalists and federalizing the National Guard among them — prevented him from walking away.

U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley was headed for retirement. President Trump’s actions changed his mind

U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, who turns 70 this month, is seeking re-election to a Congress fraught by turmoil and political gridlock.

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It was so great to have Alexander drop in for a few days! He had a little practice driving the stick shift, let me buy him some clothes, and is off again to blaze his trail. I couldn’t be a prouder Mom! ❤️

That premium letter came after Washington let enhanced ACA tax credits expire. Cliff Bentz voted for the 2025 law cutting Medicaid and voted against restoring the credits in January. Oregon faces about $12B less federal Medicaid funding. The votes are public. Election Day is Nov. 3

Thank you, Southern Oregon Climate Action Now, for hosting last night’s SD3 forum in Medford. We talked water, data centers, road funding, and emissions. Every candidate was invited. I showed up to answer to the people I’m asking to represent. Brad Hicks did not. Got a question? Send it my way.

Thank you, Southern Oregon Climate Action Now, for tonight’s SD3 forum in Medford. Water, data centers, transportation funding, emissions: none easy, all urgent here. Every candidate was invited. I showed up. Brad Hicks did not. I’ll keep answering your questions, anywhere you ask.

I’m so grateful to the North Coast Carpenters, who came out and helped us knock doors this weekend. What a great team! Thank you so much for your support!

Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Oregon. The Table Rocks stand on the ancestral homeland of Native peoples forcibly removed from the Rogue Valley. Their descendants are still here. Oregon schools now teach this history through Tribal History/Shared History. Did you learn it growing up?

I spent 25 years in Mississippi and watched the “Mississippi Miracle” happen. It wasn’t a miracle. It was a law: catch reading problems early, help right away, tell parents in writing, train teachers. Oregon passed its own in 2023. Salem has to keep funding it. I’d be grateful for your vote.

Oregonians should not be tracked simply for driving to work, school, the doctor, or the store. I support a statewide ban on Flock and similar license plate cameras, with existing systems shut off now. If lawmakers refuse, I will support putting a ban before Oregon voters.

Do you have a Democratic dog, cat, or other beloved pet? Meet Jake, proudly representing Team Denise! 🐾💙 Post a photo in the comments and tell us their name. Let’s see how many four legged members of Senate District 3 are ready for election season!

I know how hard it is to find housing. People should be able to live in the communities where they were raised, teach, and work. Thank you, Rogue Valley Habitat for Humanity, for helping working families buy homes. But we need to do more, and I intend to do that in Salem.

Talent Harvest Festival shows what makes this community special: families, local nonprofits, artisans, volunteers, small businesses, and neighbors all in one place. Thank you to everyone who organized, performed, volunteered, and showed up. Talent gets better every year.

I attended the Oregon Nurses Association town hall in Medford, where a 200 person room overflowed. Nurses and families raised serious concerns about Asante closures, staffing, labor relations, and access to care. Asante matters to Southern Oregon. Its board should listen.

Some of Southern Oregon’s wildest country is at stake. The Trump administration wants the Forest Service to repeal the 2001 Roadless Rule. Public comments close Oct. 6. Tell the Forest Service what these lands mean to you. www.regulations.gov/document/FS-...

People shouldn’t have to fight the system while they’re fighting for their lives. That’s why as your state Senator I will work hard to prevent insurance companies from raising rates and prevent private equity buy-outs that push people out of care.

I joined JPR’s Jefferson Exchange to discuss health care, education, affordable housing, and working across political divides in Southern Oregon. We also talked about ways to train more doctors locally. Read or listen to the full interview.

Denise Krause outlines health care and housing priorities in Oregon Senate race

Facing Republican Brad Hicks, the former public health professor discusses school reforms, affordable homes and working across political divides.

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PERS is not a retirement gift. It is earned compensation for Oregon’s teachers, firefighters, nurses, and other public workers. Since 1970, investment income has provided 72.6% of pension revenue. Workers kept their bargain. Oregon should keep its part.

KOBI reported that Rogue River Restoration Council volunteers rescued about 22,000 juvenile steelhead and coho from drying tributaries this summer. They saved thousands of fish by hand. But volunteers cannot make water. Salem has work to do.

Local non-profit rescues nearly 22,000 salmon in Rogue River tributaries - KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2

ROGUE VALLEY, Ore. – Meet the local non-profit working to save thousands of fish in the Rogue River’s tributary streams. The Rogue River Restoration Council (3RC), a non-profit serving the Rogue River...

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PERS is not a retirement gift. It is earned compensation for Oregon’s teachers, firefighters, nurses, and other public workers. Since 1970, investment income has provided 72.6% of pension revenue. Workers kept their bargain. Oregon should keep its part.

Maslow Project serves more than 3,500 young people and family members each year across Southern Oregon. For the class of 2026, 58 of 64 seniors they case managed graduated. Thank you to the staff, volunteers, donors, and businesses who keep this work going.

Today is World Heart Day. In 2023, heart disease death rates were 215.2 per 100,000 in Jackson County and 268.7 in Josephine County, compared with 185.1 statewide. Know your blood pressure, know your risks, and make the appointment. Don’t miss a beat.

Good news for classified employees across Oregon’s public universities. SEIU 503 and the universities reached a tentative agreement, calling off the planned strike. Members will vote on ratification. Congratulations to the workers and bargaining teams who stayed at the table.