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Rep. Edwards advocates for a bill that bolsters financial penalties for employers who are convicted of knowingly hiring undocumented workers.

Rep. Edwards carries a bill that clarifies the rules by which business associations can provide low-cost health insurance plans to small businesses.

Rep. Edwards makes a case for eliminating excessive perks and privileges for school administrators.

Rep. Edwards speaks to a bill that would help alleviate the growing problem of E-waste by unused and out of date electronic equipment.

Rep. Edwards addresses a measure that, if approved by voters, would both clarify and streamline Oregon's land use regulations.

Rep. Edwards speaks in favor of the Oregon Homeward Bound Act.

Rep. Edwards speaks on behalf of a biofuels bill that will help make Oregon a leader in the development of alternative energy.

Rep. Edwards carries a bill to the floor of the Oregon House of Representatives that would establish a rainy day fund or state savings account. The purpose of a rainy day fund is to smooth out the highs and lows of the business cycle and accordingly, protect essential public services like education and health care during recessions. Although this version of the bill failed, Rep. Edwards carried another version about a week later that passed with bipartisan support.

Rep. Edwards is featured as part of a press conference on a bill that would establish a rainy day fund or state savings account. This particular bill failed on the initial floor vote, but a revised version passed just over a week later.