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Opening day in the Oregon Senate: invocation, choir and floor remarks set tone for short session

Oregon State Senate · February 2, 2026
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The Senate opened with an invocation by Reverend Ethan Gregory and a performance by the Eugene Gleeman Choral Group, followed by senators' remonstrances on issues including gas prices, Black History Month and calls for bipartisan results.

The Oregon State Senate opened its organizational session with ceremonial proceedings and floor remarks that framed priorities for the 35-day short session.

Reverend Ethan Gregory delivered the morning invocation, asking for guidance for "leaders and workers in this room" and closing "in the name of the one who is love, we pray. Amen." The chamber also welcomed the Eugene Gleeman Choral Group, which…

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