http://www.jeancowan.com/news News from the office of State Representative Jean Cowan Thu, 16 Aug 2007 07:29:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Newport News-Times  The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce will host State Representative Jean Cowan as the guest speaker at their luncheon at noon, Friday, Aug. 10 at the Shilo Inn & Suites. Cowan will be speaking on the Legislature's 2007 Session and recap the legislative agenda for next year. The Greater Newport ... http://www.jeancowan.com/news/2007/08/08/greater-newport-chamber-hosts-state-representative-jean-cowan/ Newport News Times State Rep. Jean Cowan (D-Newport) carried the operations budget for the Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development Wednesday, leading the House of Representatives to approve a $511 million package for community colleges. "Today marks what I hope is a major turning point for the future of Oregon's community ... http://www.jeancowan.com/news/2007/06/22/cowan-leads-house-for-community-college-funding/ Newport News Times Pictured at the State Land Board ceremony held this week to honor the recent project to modify the Rock Creek Dam for fish passage are, left to right, Paul Robertson, Lake Manager, Devils Lake Water Improvement District; Governor Theodore Kulongoski; State Representative Jean Cowan (D-Newport); Paul Katen, President, ... http://www.jeancowan.com/news/2007/04/13/rock-creek-award/ By Terry Dillman Of the News-Times The time to act is now - and, if necessary, later. Oregon Rep. Jean Cowan (D-Newport) gave that advice as part of a Jan. 22 public forum at Toledo High School. Nearly 150 people gathered to hear what representatives from Toledo's Save Our Schools Committee, the ... http://www.jeancowan.com/news/2007/01/26/cowan-explains-legislative-process-for-proposed-secession/ Newport News Times State Representative Jean Cowan (D-Newport) supported efforts on Monday to set strict limits on gifts and travel for members of the House of Representatives. The ethics reform package, created with a bipartisan coalition, prohibits out-of-state travel and gifts of value worth more than $10. "I appreciated that these common ... http://www.jeancowan.com/news/2007/01/12/cowan-supports-new-house-rules-limiting-gifts-and-travel/ Newport News-Times Jean Cowan (D-Newport) was sworn in Monday morning to her first term representing House District 9 in the Oregon House of Representatives. Rep. Cowan has been appointed vice-chair of the Joint Committee on Emergency Preparedness and Ocean Policy. In addition, she will serve on the committees on Human Services and ... http://www.jeancowan.com/news/2007/01/10/representative-jean-cowan-sworn-in-for-first-term/ Newport News Times Oregon House of Representatives Speaker-Elect Jeff Merkley has announced committee assignments for the 74th Legislative Assembly which convenes Jan. 8. District 10 Representative-elect Jean Cowan will serve on three committees: Human Services & Women's Wellness, Veteran Affairs, and the Joint Committee on Emergency Preparedness and Ocean Policy where ... http://www.jeancowan.com/news/2006/12/22/jean-cowan-announces-committee-assignments/ By Terry Dillman Of the News-Times Democratic challenger Jean Cowan ousted Republican incumbent Alan Brown in another nip-and-tuck campaign for the District 10 State Representative seat. Cowan received 12,546 votes - 9,812 in Lincoln County - to Brown's 11,809 and 9,317, respectively. Elsewhere in the district, Cowan received 2,407 votes in Lane ... http://www.jeancowan.com/news/2006/11/10/cowan-edges-brown-to-help-give-dems-house-control/ Newport News Times May I correct a misleading impression the Alan Brown campaign may be communicating to readers? The misleading impression is found in Alan's yellow campaign flier that was included with the Aug. 2 edition of the News-Times. In his flier Alan includes a gracious and respectful quotation from ... http://www.jeancowan.com/news/2006/08/09/teachers-support-cowan/ Newport News-Times Responding to the lack of real solutions produced by the 2005 legislative session in Salem, former Lincoln County Commissioner Jean Cowan (D-Newport) announced today she is officially entering the 10th District race for the Oregon House of Representatives. Jean Cowan has strong ties to her district - made up of ... http://www.jeancowan.com/news/2005/10/26/jean-cowan-announces-candidacy-for-district-10/