Public Policy

Public Policy Update
November, 2025

 Sometimes Public Policy is about sitting and listening to what government is doing with the money they have allotted.

On November 17, 18 and 19, the Committees of the Legislature in Oregon will meet for LEGISLATIVE DAYS.  This is an opportunity for agencies and contractors to talk about the on-going process and progress of prior legislation.  All of the activities are available on the Oregon Legislative Information System (OLIS) as are the written and visual materials used by the speakers.

Not exactly STAR WARS, but if you have concerns about Education, Transportation, Public Safety, Medical Care, Civil Rights or several other topics, this is where you will find the data.  Sharron plans to sit in on as many as possible and if anyone would like assistance, she would be glad to help.  smnrrooe@aol.com  Come join her in learning more about how Oregon operates.

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Sometimes Public Policy is “boots on the ground” in the most basic ways.  Everyone is aware of the SNAP debacle and we are sure many branches are doing what they can.  Pendleton Branch members participated in a food drive last Saturday.

Regina Braker reports:  We just delivered more than 1500 pounds of donations of food and personal hygiene products along with a $350 donation to St. Mary’s Outreach Food Pantry, the result of community outreach and heartfelt generosity.  Based on comments heard at the “Food and Aid Donation” site, we know that the response crossed partisan lines, a clear demonstration of shared values in our community.

 

 

Oregon Lobby Days 2025 

 Advocate for Bills to Advance AAUW Values

Get ready to advance legislation that makes a difference! The Oregon Lobby Days 2025 will be held over the week of March 17-21 with in-person and virtual meetings over Zoom. 

Lobby Days Materials

For your Legislative Office Meeting

Bills

The Lobby Days Training Slideshow (PDF)

 

 

 

 

If you are interested in participating, please complete BOTH Step One and Step Two by March 3, 2025:

Step One:

 

Step Two:

 

Step Three:

Participate in Lobby Days March 17 – 21, 2025

Training materials will be available on the AAUW of Oregon website the week of March 3rd and can be previewed before the March 13th Mandatory Training Orientation. After registering, you will receive the Zoom link.

Public Policy Resources:

Branch Public Policy Chair Toolkit

AAUW of Oregon Public Policy Program Goals 2024-26

Become a Two-Minute Activist>

Oregon Equal Pay Toolkit>

Election Resources>