Tag Archives: Sen. Bill Hansell

Our view: Hansell built bridges, legislated with kindness

The retirement of longtime Eastern Oregon lawmaker Bill Hansell will leave a political gulf in terms of experience and know-how that will not be easy to fill. Legislators in Oregon like to talk about how most of their work in the state Capitol is handled in a bipartisan way, and they have a point: The […]
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Our view: Support for sports complex comes with questions | Editorials |

A tip of the hat should go to state Sen Bill Hansell for helping spearhead an effort to move the ambitious plan to build a sports complex in Pendleton forward recently. Hansell was instrumental in earmarking $3 million in state money for the project. The money is part of Senate Bill 5701 the House and […]
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Hansell of Athena wraps his final session as a state senator

Bill Hansell has a problem. After three terms in the Oregon Senate, the Republican from Athena wrapped up his final legislative session March 7, coming away with wins on his two bills and two resolutions. Source: Hansell of Athena wraps his final session as a state senator | Local News | eastoregonian.com

Eastern Oregon lawmaker Hansell might have family page record

An Eastern Oregon family might have one of the longest histories of honorary page service in the Legislature – three generations of youth from Oregon and now California. “The honorary page program is unique. The young people actually participate in the floor session,” said Sen. Bill Hansell, R-Athena. This year brought Hansell’s last legislative session […]
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Hansell bill providing protections for children’s advocacy centers passes Senate vote

The Oregon Senate voted Thursday, Feb. 22, to pass State Bill 1587, a bipartisan bill that provides Children’s Advocacy Centers liability protections they currently lack, according to a press release. The legislation, which now goes to the House for consideration, was carried by Sen. Bill Hansell, R-Athena, and Sen. Sara Gelser Blouin, D-Corvallis. Source: Hansell bill providing protections for […]
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Hansell wants rational exit from Measure 110 

Republican Sen. Bill Hansell of Athena is keeping a close watch on Oregon legislative initiatives to end Measure 110 in the upcoming 2024 short session or sooner.“We’ve got a couple of options,” Hansell said. “We can either just outright repeal it or revise it. There is a major effort going on now in the private […]
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Chinese delegation checks out Eastern Oregon crops

The Pendleton Round-Up is many things to many people, but it might not have been thought of as a diplomatic attraction until next week, when a high-level delegation representing the People’s Republic of China comes to town. Source: Chinese delegation checks out Eastern Oregon crops | Grains and row crops | capitalpress.com

Chinese delegation checks out Eastern Oregon crops

The Pendleton Round-Up is many things to many people, but it might not have been thought of as a diplomatic attraction until next week, when a high-level delegation representing the People’s Republic of China comes to town. For state Sen. Bill Hansell, R-Athena, his coaxing for a Chinese delegation to visit Round-up has been communicated […]
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Other views: Let’s work together to keep our drinking water safe | Columnists |

Oregon dairy farmers are committed to making our water cleaner and our communities healthier, starting with their own operations. They already follow some of the strictest environmental regulations in the world. And they are joining forces with local and state partners to study and solve a regional water crisis — protecting our water supply now […]
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Hansell to chair Council of State Governments West annual meeting in Portland

Oregon Sen. Bill Hansell isn’t seeking reelection in 2024, but the longtime politician isn’t ready to coast to the finish line. The Athena Republican, who represents Senate District 29, which spans from Wasco County along Interstate 84 to Wallowa County, will chair the Council of State Governments West during its 2024 annual meeting in Portland. […]
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