/tags/jeff-golden Jeff Golden en-US Copyright Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:31:23 GMT /politics-government/2024-03-05/ashland-sen-jeff-golden-announces-he-will-not-run-for-state-treasurer-will-remain-in-senate A little more than a week after announcing he would run for the Democratic nomination for state treasurer, Sen. Jeff Golden, D-Ashland, has reversed course. Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:31:23 GMT /politics-government/2024-03-05/ashland-sen-jeff-golden-announces-he-will-not-run-for-state-treasurer-will-remain-in-senate Alex Baumhardt /wildfire/2024-01-03/oregon-needs-more-money-to-fight-big-wildfires-who-should-pay-for-it Two senators aim to boost funding to the state’s firefighting efforts, one funded by the public, the other by timber companies. Wed, 03 Jan 2024 22:45:46 GMT /wildfire/2024-01-03/oregon-needs-more-money-to-fight-big-wildfires-who-should-pay-for-it Alex Baumhardt /politics-government/2023-12-22/sen-golden-preps-proposals-for-wildfire-preparedness-and-funding Oregon lawmakers are preparing for the short legislative session in February. One senator in Southern Oregon is focusing on wildfire preparedness. Fri, 22 Dec 2023 22:25:29 GMT /politics-government/2023-12-22/sen-golden-preps-proposals-for-wildfire-preparedness-and-funding Roman Battaglia /politics-government/2023-10-26/sen-golden-proposes-using-some-of-oregons-unprecedented-kicker-for-wildfire-programs In a letter to state leaders sent on Monday, Sen. Jeff Golden, D-Ashland, proposed that Oregon dedicate about 30% of the upcoming kicker to wildfire reduction and response programs. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 13:31:09 GMT /politics-government/2023-10-26/sen-golden-proposes-using-some-of-oregons-unprecedented-kicker-for-wildfire-programs Jane Vaughan /wildfire/2023-01-24/revised-state-wildfire-risk-map-delayed-while-lawmakers-debate-changes A revised wildfire risk map in Oregon could be delayed for at least six months. Tue, 24 Jan 2023 23:15:07 GMT /wildfire/2023-01-24/revised-state-wildfire-risk-map-delayed-while-lawmakers-debate-changes Roman Battaglia /politics-government/2022-11-09/golden-leads-sparacino-in-tight-senate-district-3-race According to unofficial results, State Senator Jeff Golden is leading against a Republican challenger in State Senate District 3. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 18:14:26 GMT /politics-government/2022-11-09/golden-leads-sparacino-in-tight-senate-district-3-race Roman Battaglia /politics-government/2022-10-29/candidates-in-state-senate-district-3-discuss-issues-defend-viewpoints A contentious State Senate race in Southern Oregon is one that could shift the balance of the legislature back in favor of Republicans. Sat, 29 Oct 2022 12:21:04 GMT /politics-government/2022-10-29/candidates-in-state-senate-district-3-discuss-issues-defend-viewpoints Roman Battaglia /politics-government/2022-10-19/sen-golden-addresses-wildfire-risk-map-fallout-and-next-steps In Jacksonville Tuesday night, Oregon State Senator Jeff Golden answered questions about what’s next after the botched rollout of the state wildfire risk map this summer. Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:31:43 GMT /politics-government/2022-10-19/sen-golden-addresses-wildfire-risk-map-fallout-and-next-steps Roman Battaglia /politics-government/2022-10-07/sen-golden-criticized-for-use-of-racial-slur-in-book The Oregon State Senator has again come under fire for a memoir he published in 1971. Fri, 07 Oct 2022 22:16:28 GMT /politics-government/2022-10-07/sen-golden-criticized-for-use-of-racial-slur-in-book Jane Vaughan /wildfire/2021-06-26/oregon-takes-an-ambitious-swing-at-addressing-wildfire-with-proposed-190-million-investment If passed by the House Saturday, Senate Bill 762 would establish more than a dozen new programs to fight and mitigate wildfire, bolster recovery, help communities adapt to smoke, and implement changes to the state’s building code for the development of structures within high-risk areas of the wildland-urban interface (WUI). Sat, 26 Jun 2021 19:05:21 GMT /wildfire/2021-06-26/oregon-takes-an-ambitious-swing-at-addressing-wildfire-with-proposed-190-million-investment Sam Stites