Dana Hepper, director of policy and advocacy at Children's Institute, and James Barta, strategic director at Children First for Oregon, provide a timely policy update on the current legislative session.Key takeaways:

-The Senate vote on HB 3427, which has passed the House and allocates $2 billion to education, continues to be delayed.

-Approximately $400 million in this package is dedicated to early childhood.

-Oregon Business and Industry is neutral on the bill.

-Many Republican senators are pushing for further negotiations.

-If the bill secures 18 votes in the Senate it will become law; it's likely it will then be referred to voters.

-Your voice matters!