Tim Knopp
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Legislators who flee are the epitome of government waste

Oregon Senate Republicans are still on the lam
The Source Staff

If you’re concerned about the state of representative democracy, it should concern you that the Republican senators of the Oregon State Legislature are opting to stay away from the Capitol in the name of opposing a bill aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change. The 11 senators—which include Sen. Tim Knopp, who […]

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Republican Senators AWOL… Again

We visited the home of Bend’s Senator, Tim Knopp, Friday. The garage door was open, but no one answered our knock.
Chris Miller

As of Friday, all 11 members of the Oregon Senate were still staying away from work, denying the quorum needed to pass any legislation through the state Senate. It’s the second time this session the Republicans have left their posts to deny the Democratic majority the members needed to pass any bills. Sen. Tim Knopp […]

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‘Student Success Act’ on its way to Gov. Brown’s Desk

HB 3427 passed along party lines after the Senate Republicans came back to the floor Monday
Chris Miller

On May 13, the Oregon Senate passed House Bill 3427—the multibillion-dollar education funding plan—along party lines 18-11 with Jackie Winters (R-Salem) excused. The “No” votes included Sen. Tim Knopp (R-Bend). If Gov. Kate Brown signs the bill into law, it’s estimated to bring in about $1 billion per year in additional revenue for schools from […]

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Rent Control Bill Clears First Hurdle

Senate Bill 608 now heads to the Oregon House
Chris Miller

On Feb. 12, the Oregon Senate passed Senate Bill 608—also known as the statewide rent control bill—17 votes to 11. All but one of the no votes was Republican, including Sen. Tim Knopp (R-Bend). Betsy Johnson (D-Scappoose) also voted against the bill. Two Republican members of the Senate didn’t vote. If SB 608 passes the […]

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A New Representative for Bend

Cheri Helt sits down with the Source as she begins her first term in the Oregon House
Judy Stiegler

The pomp and circumstance of the 80th Oregon Legislature began Monday with both the Senate and the House convening to swear in members-elect for each chamber, and then convening a joint session for the inauguration of Gov. Kate Brown. Central Oregon has two new legislators in the Oregon House beginning this legislative session. Cheri Helt, […]

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The Legislature Misstepped in a Sexual Harassment Scandal. Companies and Organizations Can Do Better

The Source Staff

Editor’s note: This version has been altered from the original version. In the original print version, the text in the third paragraph alluded to Sen. Tim Knopp (R-Bend) being party to contemplations among Republican leadership of a lawsuit against Sen. Sara Gelser. Knopp and Gelser confirmed today that Knopp was not party to that contemplation. […]

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