Days after Oregon's GOP state senators walked out of a session, the Senate canceled its Saturday session when state police deemed the safety of lawmakers was threatened
CNN affiliate KOIN reports the cancellation comes over concerns of militia groups gathering at the state Capitol, and Oregon State Police Captain Tim Fox said in a statement that state police and partner agencies"are planning accordingly.
"Read MoreOregon Senate Republicans said in a statement Thursday that they decided to walkout and leave the state"to protest cap and trade because it should be referred to the ballot so every Oregonian has a voice." On Friday, Senate Republican Whip Dennis Linthicum said in a statement that Senate Republicans will"run out the clock on the legislative session as the state budget is fin and funded until this storm of false narratives and intimidation passes.
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