What's Up with Betsy Johnson

Betsy reveals her Thanksgiving dinner plan, and discusses life after the Legislature.

Betsy weighs in on a proposed animal rights initiative petition. More information is available here: https://www.greateridaho.org/oregon-animal-rights-ballot-initiative-ip3-is-a-threat/ https://www.yesonip3.org/

Betsy talks about Portland Police possibly looking at a new building for Central Precinct, and why she takes such an interest in Portland issues.

Betsy talks about a recent tour of some Oregon businesses with State Treasurer Tobias Read.

Betsy talks about the Oregon legislature's failure to adequately fund the arts.

Betsy talks about businesses leaving Portland, what could be done to lure them back and the effects of the homeless problem on Oregonians.

Betsy talks about a recent New York Times article about private security guards in downtown Portland and her continuing efforts to change Oregon Ballot Measure 110,

Betsy talks about efforts to modify Oregon's Ballot Measure 110, which decriminalized most unlawful possession of a controlled substance (PCS) offenses. https://www.courts.oregon.gov/about/Documents/BM110Statistics.pdf

Betsy talks about candidates for various Oregon offices, and the process of running for office.

Betsy talks about the pitfalls and problems with feeding people at senior centers and homeless shelters.

Betsy updates the latest on the Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center in Scappoose, OR.

Betsy talks about efforts to change Oregon Ballot Measure 110, which decriminalized most unlawful possession of a controlled substance (PCS) offenses.

Betsy discusses her conversation with an Oregon legislator about bipartisanship, and why it is so hard to get together on issues.

Betsy talks about her own ability to affect public policy and discusses the intricacies of how you can turn an idea into a law.

Betsy talks about Oregon business, bipartisanship and discussions about Oregon State University and a possible increased presence in Columbia County.

Betsy discusses Oregon Emergency Management, the Department of Forestry, and former Governor Kate Brown's more than 1000 commutations for convicted felons.

Betsy talks about new businesses coming to Oregon, and her assessment of Oregon's attractiveness to new businesses.

Betsy discusses the increased polarization of the electorate, homelessness and the changing landscape of politics in America.

Betsy talks about upcoming elections and the potential impact of walkouts on candidates

Betsy talks about Oregon's initiative process, elections, GOP walkouts, and Oregon counties trying to create their own state.

Betsy discusses the impact of a voter-passed decriminalization of drugs.