What's Up with Betsy Johnson

Reflecting on Oregon's primary election 24.05.2024 19:01 ↓

Betsy dissects the results of Oregon's May primary.

How government works (or doesn't) 08.05.2024 21:15 ↓

Betsy discusses the often glacial pace of government, and gives several examples.

The First Spouse 01.05.2024 18:57 ↓

Betsy gives her take on the Oregon governor's idea for the office of the first spouse, and the race for Multnomah County District Attorney.

Electricity in the air 17.04.2024 16:31 ↓

Betsy takes a look at the issues surrounding electrical capacity in Oregon.

Finding flags 11.04.2024 12:23 ↓

Betsy tells the story of flags belonging to Japanese soldiers from World War II being reunited with their families.

Primary thoughts 03.04.2024 19:04 ↓

Betsy looks ahead to Oregon's primary and talks about the races she's watching.

The Slide of Government 27.03.2024 11:50 ↓

Betsy talks about a number of reasons the public is upset with how government is running on the local, state and federal levels.

Barging in with good news 20.03.2024 15:18 ↓

Betsy looks back on the launch of the 438′ x 105′ x 25′ deck cargo barge Makani Loa March 7, 2024 at Gunderson Marine & Iron in Portland and reflects on its impact.

A problem with cans 13.03.2024 13:40 ↓

Betsy discusses a proposal to locate a beverage container recycling facility in a North Portland neighborhood.

The 110 fix is in 06.03.2024 17:30 ↓

Betsy talks about the passage of a bill to reform a voter-passed initiative that legalized drugs in Oregon.

The 110 fix is in 06.03.2024 17:30 ↓

Betsy talks about Oregon's legislature passing a bill to reform a voter-passed initiative that legalized drugs.

The progress of a fix to Ballot Measure 110 28.02.2024 21:05 ↓

Betsy talks about the Oregon legislature's progress on a bill to fix a voter-passed decriminalization of hard drugs.

Fixing 110 21.02.2024 17:40 ↓

Betsy talks about the Oregon Legislature's efforts to fix a ballot measure that decriminalized drugs and what might happen if they don't.

Walkouts 14.02.2024 15:38 ↓

Betsy gives her thoughts on an Oregon ballot measure stopping lawmakers who miss more than 10 legislative sessions from running for re-election.

The 2024 session 07.02.2024 15:37 ↓

Betsy opines on what might happen during the 2024 short session of Oregon's legislature.

Fundraising 31.01.2024 15:47 ↓

Betsy discusses the difficulty of raising funds and changes in Portland city government.

Silos and such 24.01.2024 20:07 ↓

Betsy gives her take on government silos and the impact on solving problems like homelessness.

Of Legislative Days, the short session and the 2024 election 17.01.2024 19:49 ↓

Betsy discusses Legislative Days, the short 2024 session, and what's at stake in the November election.

Knives, homelessness and drugs 10.01.2024 21:38 ↓

Betsy talks about the continuing. crime problems in Portland, her efforts to fix a voter-passed legalization of drugs and the lack of a system to help people find drug treatment system.

Looking ahead in 2024 03.01.2024 13:35 ↓

Betsy talks about Oregon's kicker, the 2024 campaign season and the importance of voting. Betsy also mentions this piece from Pamela Fitzsimmons. https://open.substack.com/pub/portlanddissent/p/say-their-names?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Portland Clean Energy Fund 27.12.2023 10:56 ↓

Betsy talks about the Portland Clean Energy fund that collects a 1% surcharge on local sales at large retailers to fund local energy decarbonization projects, specifically targeted to help residents most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

Blobbies 20.12.2023 21:09 ↓

Betsy talks about Oregon State agencies spending thousands of dollars to design spokesblobs.

2024 Elections 13.12.2023 15:35 ↓

Betsy looks ahead to the 2024 election.

Looking ahead to the 2024 legislature 06.12.2023 16:08 ↓

Betsy talks about the upcoming short session of the Oregon legislature and what that might mean for Ballot Measure 110 changes.

Education funding 29.11.2023 22:13 ↓

Betsy weighs in on public education funding and a trip to Portugal to study drug policy.