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Posted on April 17, 2025

Representative Paul Evans is offended by gun safety bills but his implied threat to reproductive care is an outrageous echo of the Legislature’s shameful past

This post concerns claims and comments made by Oregon State Representative Paul Evans in his newsletter. On behalf of Ceasefire Oregon, I contacted Representative Paul Evans’ office twice to request a meeting, either in Salem or virtually, to discuss his … read more

Posted on April 2, 2025

Ceasefire Oregon’s Fantastic Four Violence Reduction Bills, Update April 7, 2025

The Oregon Legislature is taking strong action this session to reduce gun violence throughout Oregon. Four bills (SB 429, SB 696, SB 697, and SB 698) have been combined into SB 243 which has amendments. Mark your calendars: most of … read more

Posted on March 21, 2025

The Divine 9: An Update on Firearm-Related Bills

The Oregon Legislature is taking strong action this session to reduce gun violence throughout Oregon. Ceasefire Oregon is highlighting the following nine bills–the Divine 9. Mark your calendars: most of these bills have hearings and/or work sessions scheduled for April … read more

Posted on March 12, 2025

Oregon Appellate Court Rules Measure 114 Constitutional

Great news for all Oregonians! Oregon’s Appellate Court has ruled that Measure 114 is constitutional! Ceasefire Oregon is thrilled that this life-saving law will be implemented soon. Measure 114 began as Initiative Petition 17 in 2022. The law was passed … read more

Posted on March 16, 2023

President Biden’s Executive Orders March 2023

President Biden Responds to the Explosion of Gun Violence in the US White House Fact Sheet is here President Biden’s executive order to curb gun violence and enhance background checks on firearms buyers was announced on March 14 at a … read more

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