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Oregon Governor Wants Authority Over State’s Public Defender Agency

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Oregon Governor Wants Authority Over State’s Public Defender Agency
Oregon Democrat gubernatorial candidate Tina Kotek speaks with members of the media at a rally near the Broadway Bridge in Portland, Ore., on Nov. 8, 2022. Mathieu Lewis-Rolland/Getty Images
Elizabeth Dowell
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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek made a request for changes to a state Senate bill that would overhaul Oregon’s public defender system, according to a letter she sent to the state Senate Committee on Rules.

Kotek is requesting changes to Senate Bill 337 (pdf), which addresses the issue of leaving individuals accused of crimes without public defense attorneys.
Elizabeth Dowell
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Elizabeth is a SoCal based reporter covering issues in Los Angeles and throughout the state for The Epoch Times. She is passionate about creating truthful and accurate stories for readers to connect with. When she’s not reporting, she enjoys writing poetry, playing basketball, embarking on new adventures and spending quality time with her family and friends.
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