Politics & Policy

Photo: Associate Vice Provost for Economic Development and Industry Relations Rebecca Robinson testifying before the House Economic Development, Small Business, and Trade Committee.

Quarterly, when the state legislature is not in session, legislators come to Salem for interim committee hearings for what is known as Legislative Days. These meetings provide opportunities for committees to receive briefings and updates on issues under their jurisdiction. 

College of Health assistant professor of practice and child care policy researcher Megan Pratt recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to testify before U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren about the challenges facing the child care industry. (Watch their conversation here.)