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Capital chatter: Sen. Rob Wagner on the 2024 legislative session
Rob Wagner’s love affair with the Oregon State Capitol started as a legislative intern. It continued as a…
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Capital chatter: Breese-Iverson approaches session with business philosophy
Despite headlines to the contrary, the Legislature is more collegial than most Oregonians realize. Democratic House Speaker Dan…
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Capital chatter: Dan Rayfield speaks to Legislature’s successes
“Oregonians need us to come together to fix some of the biggest issues in their communities: housing, homelessness,…
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Capital Chatter: Journalism makes a big difference
Were it not for newspapers, Oregonians would not know about Secretary of State Shemia Fagan’s high-dollar moonlighting for…
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Capital Chatter: Six observations about Gov. Tina Kotek
As the Oregon Legislature was winding down its 2023 session, Gov. Tina Kotek held a press conference at a…
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Capital Chatter: Exclusive interview with Gov. Tina Kotek
Tina Kotek describes herself as a hands-on governor. That’s an understatement. “I came at political life as a…
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Capital Chatter: Life (and more construction) returns to the Capitol this month
Lawmakers and lobbyists – and perhaps a few members of the public who have nothing else to do…
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Capital Chatter: Kicker questions, we have lots
The dire predictions didn’t come true. Legislative Democrats did not steal Oregonians’ income tax kicker. Or, legislators lost…
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Capital Chatter: Who are the next generations of philanthropic leaders in Oregon?
Chocolate cake once again will be tasted and tested in Oregon’s capital on Sunday. Gerry Frank is gone,…
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Capital Chatter: Sometimes, people get along in Oregon politics
Sometimes, people get along in Oregon politics. A landmark example is House Bill 2697, which Gov. Tina Kotek…