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  • Gresham receives parks grant

    Posted Aug 18 at 2 PM

    On July 15, 2010 the Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission approved funding of a Local Government Grant Program for Gresham.  The Parks and Natural Resources Fund (PNRF) funds the Local Government Grant Program.  The PNRF is the result of 1998 Ballot Measure 66 which constitutionally dedicated 7.5 percent of the net state lottery proceeds for the protection, repair, operation and creation of parks, recreation, areas, historic sites, ocean shores, and public beach access areas.

    The Gresham Main City Park Improvements include ADA compliant trail spur, lighting, landscaping, and irrigation.  The project ammount is $385,300.  The Grant award ammount is $100,000.

  • Boeing Facility Groundbreaking

    Posted May 26 at 6 PM

    On May 10, 2010 Senator Monnes Anderson attended the groundbreaking of the Boeing Portland Processing Facility at 19000 Northeast Sandy Boulevard.  This facility is scheduled to be operational in 2014.

  • Genentech grand opening

    Posted Apr 14 at 5 PM

    On April 6, 2010, Senator Monnes Anderson attended the grand opening of Genentech in Hillsboro.  This ficility can fill/finish and package biotechnology theraputics.  It is a warehousing and distribution center.  In attendance at the ceremony was Governor Ted Kulongoski, Senator Ron Wyden, Senator Jeff Merkley, and Congressman David Wu.

  • Government Affairs Council

    Posted Apr 08 at 12 PM

    On March 10, 2010 the Gresham Government Affairs Council met at Heidis in Gresham.  Senator Monnes Anderson, Rep. Kahl, and Rep. Matthews spoke about the January session.  Watch the video:

    http://www.metroeast.org/productions/?id=313

    The video is also shown on ch 11.

  • Oregonian article about psychologist bill

    Posted Mar 04 at 3 PM

    Senator Monnes Anderson was quoted in the Oregonian on March 3, 2010 regarding the psychologist prescription authority bill.  Read the article here.

  • Monnes Anderson attends panel at Mt. Hood Community College

    Posted Feb 05 at 4 PM

    On 1/29/2010, Senator Monnes Anderson appeared with several other legislators at a "legislative conversation" at MHCC.  Photos from the event are available here.

  • Oregon Public Employees Retirement System Recognized

    Posted Feb 02 at 5 PM

    On February 2, 2010, The Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) was nominated by a financial industry publication as the nation's best large public plan of 2009.  The Oregon Public Employee Retirement Fund (OPERF) had a value of $52 billion in December 2009.  In the nine month stretch from March to December, the fund gained more than $12 billion.

  • Monnes Anderson attends health care reform discussion

    Posted Jan 28 at 7 PM

    On January 25th, 2010, Senator Monnes Anderson attended a health reform discussion put on by Community Health Advocates of Oregon (CHAO) at the Gerding Theater in NW Portland.  Speakers included US Congressman Earl Blumenauer, Senator Alan Bates,  and Representative Mitch Greenlick.

  • Monnes Anderson tours drug research facility

    Posted Jan 28 at 6 PM

    On January 15th, 2010, Senator Monnes Anderson toured Oregon Translational Research and Drug Development Institute (OTRADI) at Portland State University.

  • Monnes Anderson appears on local cable show

    Posted Jan 28 at 6 PM

    On January 8th, 2010, Senator Monnes Anderson taped an interview with Host Jim Duncan for Senior Showcase.  This will appear on Metro East Community Media, channels  27(Comcast) & 35(Verizon), Episode #0157.    Click Here for show times.

  • Monnes Anderson visits virtual school house

    Posted Jan 26 at 11 AM

    On January 20, 2010, Senator Monnes Anderson visited the Mindeola house.  Their children use the ORCA virtual school system.

    On December 9, 2009, she visited another house where the children, Jordan and Michaela, use another virtual school system.

  • Monnes Anderson presents at The Oregon Summit

    Posted Dec 15 at 2 PM

    In October 2009, Senator Monnes Anderson gave a presentation on "What Oregon Has Done for Health Care and How We're Implementing it." 

  • Sen Monnes Anderson serves again as Principal of the Day

    Posted Dec 04 at 11 AM

    On December 1,  Senator Monnes Anderson served as principal of the day for Lewis and Clark Montesori Charter School.  She met Melissa Harbert, the regular principal for Lewis and Clark.  The website for this school is www.lewisandclarkcharter.org

  • Sen Monnes Anderson serves as Principal for the Day

    Posted Nov 18 at 11 AM

    On October 29, 2009, Senator Monnes Anderson served as Principal for the day at Hall Elementary School.  This was noted in the Gresham Outlook, October 21 newspaper.

  • Sen Monnes Anderson honored by Willamette University

    Posted Oct 02 at 12 PM

    On, September 19, 2009 Willamette University gave Senator Monnes Anderson a distinguished alumni citation at Reunion Weekend 2009.  She received a nice plaque and the article below was written.

  • Jobs Stimulus Plan

    Posted Sep 10 at 12 PM

    Senator Monnes Anderson applauds passage of Oregon Jobs Stimulus plan.

    The press release is here.

    An opinion piece in the Gresham outlook on the same topic is here.

  • Sheriff Skipper to retire

    Posted Sep 10 at 11 AM

    After failing to pass certification tests, Sheriff Bob Skipper has decided to retire.  The OPB news story is here

  • Sheriff Skipper Training Exemption passed

    Posted Jun 22 at 1 PM

    The bill, exempting Sheriff skipper from re-training, passed.  The article is here.

  • Sheriff Skipper Training Exemption

    Posted Jun 08 at 11 AM

    Senator Monnes Anderson is sponsoring a bill to exempt Sherrif Bob Skipper from basic training.  The article is here.

  • Rally for K-12 education

    Posted Jun 08 at 11 AM

    On May 30, 2009, Senator Monnes Anderson attended a rally for school funding.  The article is here.

  • Mt. Hood Community College receives Federal Stimulus money

    Posted Jun 02 at 7 PM

    Many leaders went to the opening of a project at Mt. Hood Community College.  Federal stimulus money will fund improvements to the roof of the gym at MHCC.

    Nespaper picture

  • Hookah bar bill

    Posted Apr 23 at 12 PM

    Senator Laurie Monnes Anderson is sponsoring Senate Bill 974, which would ban hookah bars statewide.  KGW, News Channel 8 ran a story on it.  The story is here.

  • Lawmakers deliver sobering news

    Posted Apr 22 at 7 PM

    On April 15, 2009, the Gresham Outlook ran a story about a town hall meeting regarding balancing the budget.  The story is here.

  • Legislative session hits halfway point

    Posted Apr 06 at 1 PM

    The Salem Statesman Journal ran this article on the front page of their Sunday paper.  The link is here.

  • Committee passes bills on veterans’ health

    Posted Mar 24 at 7 PM

    Tuesday, March 17, 2009, three peices of legislation were passed out of the Health Care and Veterans' Affairs committee.  The article is the last three paragraphs at the bottom here.

  • Legislators save gang funding ... for now

    Posted Mar 24 at 7 PM

    The gang task force has been removed from the chopping block.  Read the article in the March 21 paper of the Gresham Outlook here.

  • Fairview suggests TriMet changes

    Posted Feb 13 at 11 AM

    The Gresham Outlook article can be found here.

  • Senior Living Resources

    Posted Jan 30 at 6 PM

    Senior Living Resources


    Oregon DHS provides a website to assist consumers in their search for a long term care setting. This site provides descriptions of the setting options available to all Oregonians.
    http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/spwpd/ltc/ltc_guide/whataremychoices.shtml

    Oregon Health Care Association provides consumers with information about how to choose an Oregon provider based on what a consumer considers most important: (a) the type of facility care or service, (b) the location of a community, or (c) home-based services.
    http://www.ohca.com/consumers/care-options/

    Network of Care provides information on county-specific community resources for seniors and people with disabilities, along with their caregivers and service providers.
    http://networkofcare.org/index2.cfm?productid=1&stateid=43

    American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living offer a wide range of consumer information resources about long term care. This website provides an in-depth consumer guide about nursing homes and assisted living facilities, including information about assessing an individual's need for care, preparing for a transition to a long term care community, coping with the transition, paying for long term care, advice for families, and other helpful resources.
    http://www.longtermcareliving.com/assess/

    The Assisted Living Federation of America offers a wide range of consumer information resources about assisted living. This website provides an in-depth consumer guide about selecting assisted living facilities, consumer disclosure and several educational video clips oriented to individuals and families investigating assisted living.
    http://www.alfa.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3267

  • Support Oregon's culture and pay less taxes

    Posted Jan 15 at 11 AM

    Senator Monnes Anderson put a letter to the editor in the Gresham Outlook newspaper on December 27, 2008.  Click here to read the letter.

  • Committee assignments announced

    Posted Jan 08 at 1 PM

    Senator Laurie Monnes Anderson is assigned as the chair of the 2009 Senate Health Care and Veterans Affairs Committee.  Also, she is a member of the Senate Human Services and Rural Health Policy Committee and the Senate Commerce and Workforce Development Committee.

  • First Day of Session January 12, 2009

    Posted Dec 11 at 3 PM

    The Monnes Anderson campaign thanks you for all your support during the election cycle.  Now the real work begins.  We will be down in Salem, after December 29, in our office there.  The first day of session is Monday, January 12, 2009.  Thanks again.

  • Willamette Week Pick Sen. Monnes Anderson

    Posted Oct 15 at 12 PM

    From the Willamette Week, October 15, 2008

    Senate District 25: Laurie Monnes Anderson

    "A nurse, Monnes Anderson has worked on everything from expanding the state’s prescription drug program to TriMet safety to gang-prevention programs. She chairs the Senate’s Health Policy Committee, which covers healthcare-related bills...she brings industry-specific knowledge to one of the Legislature’s key areas of focus. And her legislative experience means she can do more for her constituents than Kim."

    Click here for full story

  • Gresham Outlook Endorses Sen. Monnes Anderson

    Posted Oct 07 at 11 PM

    From The Gresham Outlook, October 7, 2008

    Rebuild clout in the Legislature

    "We think highly of Monnes Anderson’s opponent, Dave Kim, but this is nonetheless the easiest of the three legislative recommendations. Without the 62-year-old Monnes Anderson in the Legislature, the Gresham area will be left with virtually no legislative power at all...Voters should re-elect Monnes Anderson."

    Click here for complete story

  • Sen. Monnes Anderson Gains The Oregonian's Endorsement

    Posted Oct 07 at 2 AM

    From The Oregonian, October 6, 2008

    Hass, Burdick, Monnes Anderson for Senate

    "District 25: Monnes Anderson, the only nurse in the Legislature, should stay there. Her insight and strong advocacy on health care issues is needed now more than ever. During her years in the Oregon House, she built an impressive record in that arena and continued it in the Senate last year with such legislation as the expanded state prescription drug program."

    Click here for full story

  • Senior Issues meeting

    Posted Oct 01 at 6 PM

    Please Join US Senator Ron Wyden

    On October 8th, US Senator Ron Wyden is holding a forum on senior issues with State Senator Laurie Monnes-Anderson and Gresham firefighter and candidate  for House District 50 Greg Matthews.  Senator Wyden, Laurie, and Greg want to hear your opinions on what matters most to East County's seniors.

    US Senator Ron Wyden's Forum on Senior Issues

    Wednesday, Oct 8, 3:30 to 4:30 pm

    Gresham Manor Retirement Resort, 2895 SE Powell Blvd, Gresham

    To reserve your place please contact:

    Andy Darkins at 503-665-5861

  • Check Out Sen. Monnes Anderson's New TV Ad!

    Posted Oct 01 at 12 PM

  • Government Accountability Town Hall on September 24th

    Posted Sep 22 at 2 PM

    Senator Monnes Anderson will hold a town hall this week on government accountability with Senate President Peter Courtney. Senator Monnes Anderson and Senator Courtney are interested in hearing opinions and ideas from the community about a variety of options for ensuring that state government spends taxpayer money wisely. Topics of discussion include:

    •    Where should the state conduct aggressive audits to make sure taxpayer money is being spent wisely?

    •    How can we make state government work more efficiently with local businesses so they can create more good-paying jobs?

    •   Which state documents are most in need of being put in plain language so taxpayers know how their money is being spent?

    This event is open to the public and there will be designated time for questions and answers.

    WHO:    State Senator Laurie Monnes Anderson, District 25, and Senate President Peter Courtney

    WHEN:      Wednesday, September 24, 6:30-7:45 p.m.

    WHERE:      Rockwood Public Library, 17917 SE Stark St., Portland

  • Affordable Health Care Town Hall on August 18

    Posted Jul 31 at 3 PM

    Senator Monnes Anderson is interested in hearing opinions and ideas from the community about a variety of topics. She will host a series of town hall events in July, August and September. Come make your voice heard and let her know what's on your mind.

    All events are open to the public and there will be designated time for questions and answers.

    Affordable Health Care

    WHEN: Monday, August 18, 6:30-7:45 p.m.

    WHERE: Mt. Hood Community College, Town & Gown Room, 26000 SE Stark St., Gresham

    Click to view map - the Town and Gown Room is marked as TG on the second floor

    Topics of discussion include:
    • What should the Legislature do to help seniors retain their independence instead of being sent to nursing homes?
    • How can we make insurance and hospital bills more understandable so we know what we’re paying for?
    • What can be done to slow the constant increases in health insurance premiums?

    With special guests: Nick Kahl, candidate for House District 49 and Greg Matthews, candidate for House District 50, Oregonians for Health Security, and the Archimedes Movement.

  • Public Safety Town Hall Summary

    Posted Jul 31 at 3 PM

    Thank you to everyone who attended the Public Safety Town Hall meeting on July 28th!  The event was standing room only, a testament to the concern for the issues and the commitment of East County citizens to making our community safe for everyone.  Input from the community was sought on three major issues, and Senator Monnes Anderson will be taking all comments into consideration in developing her legislative agenda for the upcoming 2009 session, as well as working with local government on certain issues.  A few of the highlights from the meeting include:

    Speakers:
    Senator Laurie Monnes Anderson, Senate District 25
    Greg Matthews, Gresham Firefighter and Candidate for House District 50
    Gresham Police Chief Carla Piluso and Officer Scott Hogan – Metro Gang Task Force
    Dwight Unti, - Citizens for a Safer Gresham

    Community Input gathered on major public safety issues:

    How can we reduce scrap metal theft, which meth abusers use to support their addiction?

    • Require photo id or thumbprint scan from sellers of scrap metal
    • Require seller to fill out a form stating where they obtained the scrap metal, under penalty of law for false information
    • Create a database with recurrent “abusers” of the system’s data, so buyers can check them out before buying from them
    • There should be accountability for buyers of stolen property, similar to pawnshops – fine them for buying/selling stolen goods.
    • Invest in resources to combat production/abuse of meth
    • Establish a 3-day delay on payment so that there is time to check out the source and cancel payment to sellers of stolen goods.


    How can we prevent kids from joining gangs and provide activities to keep them from engaging in crime?

    • Reinstate classes and camps for kids and their families
    • Continue funding for school safety/police officers
    • SUN program – lots of positive comments, continue funding and expand
    • Fund and expand GREAT – gang resistance program
    • More PAL centers in geographic locations accessible to more kids
    • Ensure cultural diversity and mentoring, especially within the police force
    • Hold parents responsible for the actions of their kids
    • Support and resources for families, including a livable family wage so that families have more time to spend parenting their kids
    • Create a Parks and Recreation District for funding more programs
    • Provide more activities through the school district
    • Individuals volunteering as mentors – Big Brothers and Big Sisters is expanding to East County
    • Ensure appropriate rehabilitation of young offenders – make their community service match the crime.
    • Appropriately address immigration issues, including making sure the strengths and skills of immigrant communities are recognized and utilized.
    • Make sure kids in need receive the right services, and that kids who need services are getting them
    • Connect the federal Summer Food Service Program to activities and camps for kids (not just providing food).
    • Establish an internet based clearinghouse listing all programs available for youth and families.


    What can be done to make sure we are safe when riding the MAX?

    • Strong consensus for increased, visible, authority presence on the trains.
    • Collect tickets on all trains or implement secured platforms
    • Ban food and drink, keep it clean
    • Fix the ticket validation machines
    • The increased police presence is appreciated by the community and makes a notable difference.
    • Ensure that those riding the trains to keep it safe have the authority to eject troublemakers, even if they have paid their fare.


    Please join Senator Monnes Anderson for the next town hall meeting on affordable healthcare!

    WHEN: Monday, August 18, 6:30-7:45 p.m.
    WHERE: Mount Hood Community College, Town & Gown Room, 26000 SE Stark St., Gresham

  • Make Your Voice Heard At Town Hall Meetings!

    Posted Jul 25 at 9 PM

    Senator Monnes Anderson is interested in hearing opinions and ideas from the community about a variety of topics.  She will host a series of town hall events in July, August and September.  Come make your voice heard and let her know what's on your mind.

    All events are open to the public and there will be designated time for questions and answers.

    Public Safety

    WHEN: Monday, July 28, 6:30-7:45 p.m.

    WHERE: Gresham Library, 385 NW Miller Avenue, Gresham

    Topics of discussion include:
    • How can we reduce scrap metal theft, which meth abusers use to support their addiction?
    • How can we prevent kids from joining gangs and provide activities to keep them from engaging in crime?
    • What can be done to make sure we are safe when riding the MAX?

    With special guests: Greg Matthews, Gresham firefighter and candidate for House District 50, Gresham Police Chief Carla Piluso, the Metro Gang Task Force, and Citizens for a Safer Gresham.

    Affordable Health Care

    WHEN: Monday, August 18, 6:30-7:45 p.m.

    WHERE: Mount Hood Community College, Town & Gown Room, 26000 SE Stark St., Gresham

    Topics of discussion include:
    • What should the Legislature do to help seniors retain their independence instead of being sent to nursing homes?
    • How can we make insurance and hospital bills more understandable so we know what we’re paying for?
    • What can be done to slow the constant increases in health insurance premiums?

    With special guests: Nick Kahl, candidate for House District 49 and Greg Matthews, candidate for House District 50, and Oregonians for Health Security.

    Government Accountability

    WHEN: Wednesday, September 24, 6:30-7:45 p.m.

    WHERE: Rockwood Public Library, 17917 SE Stark St., Portland

    Topics of discussion include:
    • Where should the state conduct aggressive audits to make sure taxpayer money is being spent wisely?
    • How can we make state government work more efficiently with local businesses so they can create more good-paying jobs?
    • Which state documents are most in need of being put in plain language so taxpayers know how their money is being spent?

    With special guest State Senator Kate Brown, Candidate for Secretary of State.



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