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Guest column: Oregon Senate president: More work to be done as legislative session nears final stretch

Coming into the 2023 legislative session at the Oregon Capitol, we faced some truly important work ahead of…

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Commentary: Preventing a “news desert” in Eugene

News deserts are a big topic in our industry and a recurring theme in the national narrative about…

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Capital Chatter: Oregon bipartisanship is sometimes prickly

“Bipartisanship rains at 2023 Legislative Session,” Senate President Rob Wagner, D-Lake Oswego, declared in his April 19 constituent…

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Guest column: How to make the kicker rebate work for all

Imagine two people. One is a senior citizen who, after a lifetime of toiling in low-paid jobs, now…

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OPINION: Setting a course for the future with meaningful investments

When I was sworn in more than 100 days ago, I made it clear to Oregonians that I…

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GUEST COLUMN: Building a safer, more affordable, resilient Oregon

The climate crisis has exacted an unmistakable toll here in Oregon — on our environment, our communities and…

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OPINION: Oregon Legislature can invest in community-based and Tribal learning opportunities

Though the wheels of government can often turn slowly, Oregonians should know their state lawmakers have the power…

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Capital Chatter: A political and literal construction zone in the Oregon Capitol

Take all the usual pressures, egos and issues. Compress them into one-third the building space. Add the sounds…

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Capital Chatter: Halfway through legislative session, and we have questions

The 2023 Oregon Legislature passed its halfway point this week. How would you rate lawmakers’ performance? Senators and…

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Opinion: Congress must help workers to organize

Our country is recovering from one of the worst crises in its history: A devastating pandemic that killed…

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