Rachel Prusak is running to be the State Representative for House District 37. For years, she has worked in this district caring for & helping her patients.

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  Rachel · [email protected]
December 23, 2022 at 7:25 PM

My Final Newsletter

My Final Newsletter         Dear Constituents & Friends, In February, with deep sadness and profound love for this job, I announced my decision to not run for a third term. In both my private and professional life, I saw the str…
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
July 19, 2022 at 4:39 PM

ODOT tolling policy & public comment starts tomorrow

ODOT tolling policy & public comment starts tomorrow View this email in your browser View this email in your browser Friends and neighbors,  Many of you have been interested in updates on what is happening with ODOT'…
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
June 17, 2022 at 7:20 PM

Rep Prusak 6/17 Newsletter

Rep Prusak 6/17 Newsletter View this email in your browser View this email in your browser Friends and neighbors,  June is filled with celebrations and I’d like to start by extending my congratulations to all of the 2022…
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
May 3, 2022 at 11:45 PM

Rep Prusak 5/3 Newsletter

Rep Prusak 5/3 Newsletter View this email in your browser View this email in your browser Friends and neighbors,  I've been busy this past month preparing for the work that lies ahead of us once the federal public health…
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
March 15, 2022 at 11:43 PM

Reflecting on the 2022 Short Session

Reflecting on the 2022 Short Session In just 31 days, the legislature made historic investments in healthcare, homelessness, our workforce, working families, and small businesses.  View this email in your browser View this email in your browser …
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
March 3, 2022 at 8:43 PM

Decision to not run for re-election

Decision to not run for re-election With deep sadness, I decided to not run for re-election. I want to share details with the people who have supported me through this journey.  View this email in your browser View this email in your browser …
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
January 21, 2022 at 5:05 PM

It's 2022 and the short session is around the corner

It's 2022 and the short session is around the corner View this email in your browser View this email in your browser Friends and neighbors,  Happy new year! Last week we completed our January legislative days, where we g…
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
December 23, 2021 at 7:12 PM

Have a Safe Holiday Season

Have a Safe Holiday Season Friends and neighbors, Last week I spent a full day at the Capitol for a special session. View this email in your browser View this email in your browser Friends and neighbors,  Last week I sp…
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
December 11, 2021 at 12:33 AM

12/10 Legislative Newsletter: Special Session on Housing

12/10 Legislative Newsletter: Special Session on Housing View this email in your browser Friends and Neighbors, As we move through the holiday season and celebrate with friends and family, I am grateful Oregon’s legislature will be retur…
  Rep. Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
November 24, 2021 at 7:35 PM

Take Time to Be Thankful

Take Time to Be Thankful View this email in your browser   Friends and Neighbors, Over the course of this pandemic, Oregonians have come together many times to protect one another. More than eight in ten adults are vaccinated, and I want…
  Rep. Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
October 29, 2021 at 9:29 PM

10/29 Newsletter

10/29 Newsletter View this email in your browser   Friends and Neighbors, It’s hard to believe we are already through October, and it is time to celebrate Halloween this weekend! If you plan to hand out candy or have a loved one who will …
  Rep. Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
October 14, 2021 at 9:30 PM

10/14 Newsletter

10/14 Newsletter View this email in your browser Friends and Neighbors, This past week marked a first for the State of Oregon: official recognition--and celebration--of a new state holiday, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, (10/11) recognizing th…
  Rep. Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
September 29, 2021 at 2:17 AM

9/28 Newsletter Correction

9/28 Newsletter Correction View this email in your browser Friends and Neighbors, It has come to my attention that earlier today I sent out my newsletter from the wrong email address. I sincerely apologize, and have corrected it for futu…
  Rep. Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
September 29, 2021 at 12:19 AM

9/28 Newsletter: Final Redistricting Maps, Safe Storage Becomes Law, and Recall Effort in our Community

9/28 Newsletter: Final Redistricting Maps, Safe Storage Becomes Law, and Recall Effort in our Community View this email in your browser Friends and Neighbors, This past week the Oregon legislature successfully voted in redistricting maps …
  Representative Prusak · [email protected]
September 2, 2021 at 10:14 PM

Redistricting, Back to School & Supporting Our Nurses

Redistricting, Back to School & Supporting Our Nurses View this email in your browser Friends and Neighbors,  As the new season begins to roll in, it’s more than just the weather changing. This month brings the beginning of Oregon’s …
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
August 12, 2021 at 7:32 PM

Masks Indoors, Staying Cool, & Why Delta is Different

Masks Indoors, Staying Cool, & Why Delta is Different This week, I spoke to two caregivers who provide in-home care for my patients who were hesitant to get vaccinated View this email in your browser Friends and Neighbors,  This wee…
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
July 30, 2021 at 12:29 AM

Resources for the Heat Wave & Masks Indoors

Resources for the Heat Wave & Masks Indoors As we begin another heat wave, it’s important to not only look out for ourselves, but also our neighbors. View this email in your browser Friends and Neighbors,  As we begin another heat w…
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
July 22, 2021 at 7:29 PM

Two Post-Session Town Halls Next Week!

Two Post-Session Town Halls Next Week! Join me to debrief the 2021 legislative session and look forward to what's next. View this email in your browser Friends and Neighbors,  Please join me at one of my two post-session town halls next…
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
June 30, 2021 at 6:29 PM

Session Summary, Town Hall, & Oregon Reopens

Session Summary, Town Hall, & Oregon Reopens Plus unemployment updates & a summer camp opportunity View this email in your browser Friends and Neighbors, Oregon's 2021 legislative session adjourned on June 26th at 5:36 p.m. This…
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
June 10, 2021 at 5:14 PM

Capitol Updates, Reopening, & a Town Hall Invite

Capitol Updates, Reopening, & a Town Hall Invite Before I get into the latest news, I want to share a small but mighty moment of joy. View this email in your browser Friends and Neighbors, Before I get into the latest news, I want t…
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
May 21, 2021 at 12:29 AM

COVID Updates, Rental Assistance, & Legislative Updates

COVID Updates, Rental Assistance, & Legislative Updates View this email in your browser Friends and Neighbors, Today, I want to reflect on this pandemic, which has devastated our communities and our families. Over half a million Amer…
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
May 4, 2021 at 1:36 AM

Help for Restaurants, Landlords, and Other Small Businesses

Help for Restaurants, Landlords, and Other Small Businesses Thank you small business owners and landlords, and restaurant and bar owners, who have felt the brunt of the public health measures the hardest. View this email in your browser …
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
April 28, 2021 at 6:59 PM

COVID-19 & Mid-Session Update

COVID-19 & Mid-Session Update Plus: check out ODOT's I-205 project open house View this email in your browser Friends and Neighbors,  I am so pleased that vaccines are now available to every Oregonian. More than 40% of all Oregonian…
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
March 30, 2021 at 12:57 AM

Eligibility Update, Policy Spotlight, Constituent Highlight & more

Eligibility Update, Policy Spotlight, Constituent Highlight & more View this email in your browser Friends and Neighbors, This weekend, I celebrated with my family at home and virtually. To those who celebrate, I wish you a healthy P…
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
February 18, 2021 at 4:34 PM

Power Outage Updates and Resources

Power Outage Updates and Resources Like many of you, I am seeing the impacts of this storm and am concerned for my family, friends, neighbors, and community. View this email in your browser   Friends and Neighbors, Like many of you, I …
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
January 27, 2021 at 9:32 PM

A Virtual Session, Priorities, Vaccine & Unemployment Info

A Virtual Session, Priorities, Vaccine & Unemployment Info The 2021 legislative session has officially begun. View this email in your browser Friends and Neighbors, The 2021 Legislative Session has officially begun. With so many insp…
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
January 5, 2021 at 9:44 PM

Updates on Vaccines, Unemployment, & School Reopenings

Updates on Vaccines, Unemployment, & School Reopenings View this email in your browser   Hello Friends and Neighbors,  Wishing you a Happy 2021 from our family to yours! I hope this year will bring warmth of love and positivity in yo…
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
December 23, 2020 at 6:59 PM

The Special Session and Taking Care this Holiday

The Special Session and Taking Care this Holiday View this email in your browser Friends and Neighbors, This year has been challenging in ways we could not have imagined a year ago. In typical Oregon fashion we’ve buckled down and made s…
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
December 16, 2020 at 6:14 PM

Special Session, Vaccines, Unemployment, Chambers of Commerce, and more

Special Session, Vaccines, Unemployment, Chambers of Commerce, and more View this email in your browser Friends and Neighbors, The holidays are upon us as we enter the third week of December. Tonight is also the seventh night of Hanukkah…
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
December 3, 2020 at 12:59 AM

Update: World AIDS Day, New COVID Risk Levels, State Budget

Update: World AIDS Day, New COVID Risk Levels, State Budget View this email in your browser Friends and Neighbors, I hope you had a safe holiday and found time to spend with your family at home or virtually. I decided to be silly while ho…
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
November 25, 2020 at 6:27 PM

Staying Safe During The Holiday

Staying Safe During The Holiday View this email in your browser Dear Family and Friends,  When the pandemic changed our lives back in March, we all hoped that by this point in the year, things would be somewhat back to normal. Instead, we…
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
November 19, 2020 at 3:21 AM

Statewide Freeze Begins Today

Statewide Freeze Begins Today View this email in your browser   Friends and Neighbors, Just yesterday I joined my peers at the Clackamas County Caucus to hear from our local health, housing, and human service departments and spent my even…
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
November 11, 2020 at 6:04 PM

Veterans Day, Coronavirus Restrictions, Emergency Board, and Updated School Metrics

Veterans Day, Coronavirus Restrictions, Emergency Board, and Updated School Metrics View this email in your browser   Friends and Neighbors,  The challenges the last eight months have brought our way have been hard. We’ve seen the health …
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
October 28, 2020 at 6:53 PM

COVID 19 Update: Halloween, Masks, and the Flu

COVID 19 Update: Halloween, Masks, and the Flu View this email in your browser Dear Friends and Neighbors, Holidays and celebrations remind us of what life was like before the pandemic. For many, Halloween is full of special memories. A…
  Rachel · [email protected]
September 29, 2020 at 9:51 PM

Update: COVID-19, Oregon Wildfire Resources, and New Temporary Eviction Moratorium

Update: COVID-19, Oregon Wildfire Resources, and New Temporary Eviction Moratorium View this email in your browser Dear Friends and Neighbors, Governor Brown held a press conference discussing the wildfires and announcing a new temporary …
  Rachel · [email protected]
September 10, 2020 at 8:39 PM

Wildfire Updates

Wildfire Updates View this email in your browser Hello Friends and Neighbors, Today I am grateful for the firefighters, National Guard members, and Red Cross volunteers working around the clock to keep Oregonians safe and I’m holding all …
  Rachel · [email protected]
September 2, 2020 at 8:49 PM

Stay the Course and Updates

Stay the Course and Updates View this email in your browser Hello Friends and Neighbors, Last Friday marked the 6-month anniversary of the first public report of a coronavirus case in Oregon. Six months. The Oregonian takes a look back an…
  Rachel · [email protected]
August 27, 2020 at 12:03 AM

Statement on Protests

Statement on Protests View this email in your browser Friends and Neighbors, Since the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, we have seen peaceful protests throughout Oregon to demonstrate the urgent need to address systemic racism …
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
August 12, 2020 at 8:36 PM

Special Session & More COVID-19 Updates

Special Session & More COVID-19 Updates View this email in your browser The Oregon Legislature wrapped up the second Special Session of 2020 on Monday night, just minutes before midnight. We balanced the budget - keeping important edu…
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
August 5, 2020 at 4:24 PM

Special Session Next Week and Important Updates!

Special Session Next Week and Important Updates! View this email in your browser Hello Friends and Neighbors, Welcome to August! I’m hoping for a better month than last when it comes to our pandemic numbers. While COVID-19 first hit more …
  Rachel · [email protected]
July 30, 2020 at 3:59 PM

COIVD Updates, Reopening Schools and More

COIVD Updates, Reopening Schools and More View this email in your browser   Hello Friends and Neighbors, Education during these difficult times has been the focus of many people throughout the community. Parents concerned their child’s ed…
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
July 22, 2020 at 5:27 PM

Governor Brown and the week ahead.

Governor Brown and the week ahead. Legislative Update: Governor Brown press briefing, Budget Subcommittee Hearings, New online PUA application, Outdoor Visitation, schools, and AARP. View this email in your browser Hello F…
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
July 15, 2020 at 8:40 PM

Covid-19 Update: Face coverings, unemployment, mental health and removing the stigma.

Covid-19 Update: Face coverings, unemployment, mental health and removing the stigma. View this email in your browser Dear Friends and Neighbors, This week, legislators took additional steps to assist vulnerable Oregonians whose lives hav…
  Rachel · [email protected]
July 9, 2020 at 1:29 AM

Covid-19 Updates: Business, Unemployment and Education Updates

Covid-19 Updates: Business, Unemployment and Education Updates View this email in your browser Dear Friends and Neighbors, Businesses have been hit hard by COVID 19 and the public health restrictions that followed. I have been particularl…
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
July 1, 2020 at 8:59 PM

The Special Session, Safety on July 4th Weekend, and Employment Department Updates

The Special Session, Safety on July 4th Weekend, and Employment Department Updates View this email in your browser Dear Friends and Neighbors,  This week started with me speaking with a family member of one of my patients in tears becaus…
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
June 24, 2020 at 5:20 PM

Special Session, Reflection on Fathers Day, Remembering Juneteenth, and Covid 19 Updates.

Special Session, Reflection on Fathers Day, Remembering Juneteenth, and Covid 19 Updates. View this email in your browser Dear Friends and Neighbors, When you read this newsletter I will be in Salem representing the people of HD 37. Last…
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
June 15, 2020 at 11:29 PM

Updates on Education, Long Term Care, SBA Loans, the Importance of Wearing Face Covering and more.

Updates on Education, Long Term Care, SBA Loans, the Importance of Wearing Face Covering and more. View this email in your browser Dear Friends and Neighbors, Last Friday, Governor Brown announced that she was instituting a statewide, one…
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
June 10, 2020 at 4:44 PM

Events, Updates, and Face Coverings

Events, Updates, and Face Coverings View this email in your browser Friends and Neighbors,  Recently I was honored to speak at a Black Lives Matter event in West Linn for kids and families. I was thankful for the opportunity to honor the …
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
June 2, 2020 at 11:55 PM

Caring For Our Communities

Caring For Our Communities In this newsletter: a message on the work ahead, celebrating students, Washington County re-opening, Unemployment Update, and Oregon Law Center. View this email in your browser Friends and Neighbors,  We have h…
  Rachel Prusak · [email protected]
May 26, 2020 at 12:26 AM

On Memorial Day We Honor & Give Thanks.

On Memorial Day We Honor & Give Thanks. View this email in your browser Hello Friends and Neighbors,  Memorial Day is a time for Americans to gather as one and say, “We will never forget.” A time to observe the sacrifice of those who …