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Late last week, the Oregon Legislature concluded a three-day special session. House Leader Christine Drazan, who served on the Joint Committee On the First Special Session of 2020, went in to support a balanced budget, unify the state and do all she could to protect public health while providing desperately needed aid to get the economy going again. In this episode, she shares all that happened — and didn't happen — as well as her priorities and predictions for the second special session still to come, and the rest of the summer ahead.

Oregon's May primary election was held last week, with results that will resonate across the state for weeks to come. Oregonians want strong, balanced leadership and accountability as the state takes its first steps toward economic recovery, and they made that message loud and clear. House Republican Leader Christine Drazan shares her thoughts, and had strong words for the failings by the leadership of the Oregon Employment Department and the executive branch to process the jobless claims of hard-working Oregonians — thousands of whom have now been waiting for over two months. Action is needed, not soon, but now. 

As Oregonians contemplate a future beyond the coronavirus stay home orders, House Republican Leader Christine Drazan shares inspiration from President Teddy Roosevelt and calls for greater balance in the state’s public health response to COVID-19.

Surprise guidance came from the Oregon Department of Education last week, who directed school districts across the state to develop and implement distance learning models for all students by April 13. On this episode of Stand Up, Oregon, House Republican Leader Christine Drazan explains what distance learning means, as well as the challenges it presents for educators and families. Also, the latest on the Paycheck Protection Program, a new initiative of the SBA to help businesses keep their workforce employed during the COVID-19 crisis. Hosted by journalist Tyler Francke.

What a month to start a weekly podcast! Stand Up, Oregon returns for its long-awaited second episode amid the coronavirus pandemic. In these historic and unprecedented times, many business owners and working families are feeling uncertain about their futures. House Republican Leader Christine Drazan offers comments and clarification on the governor's recent executive orders, insight into what might lie ahead and hope for the days and weeks to come. Oregonians will overcome and Oregon will be stronger for it. Hosted by journalist Tyler Francke.

House Republican Leader Christine Drazan calls in to describe what led to Republicans' recent decision to stand up for Oregonians by denying quorum this Session. Leader Drazan describes abusive tactics by majority Democrats in an effort to push through a controversial cap and trade bill, and the continuing disagreement between the two parties over whether to refer the issue to voters. She also gives the latest on concerns around the novel coronavirus outbreak, which now includes three presumptive cases in Oregon. Hosted by journalist Tyler Francke.