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Capital Chatter: Trade pub touts ODOT’s budget
The December edition of Roads & Bridges magazine says things are looking bright at the Oregon Department of…
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Capital Chatter: The impacts of ‘whipsawing’ education
A new audit report from Secretary of State Dennis Richardson and the state Audits Division states the obvious:…
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Capital Chatter: Kill wolves, or help them thrive?
All sides tore apart the revised wolf plan that was presented to the Oregon Fish & Wildlife Commission…
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Capital Chatter: Oregon still hoping for federal money
U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and J eff Merkley are among 35 senators who have urged the Senate to…
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Capital Chatter: The Legislature loses its tax expert
As a kid, did you ever get lost in a store and worry until you found your parents…
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Capital Chatter: Getting ready for 2018
Lawmakers and their staff are at work on bills for the 2018 Legislature, which convenes in February for…
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Capital Chatter: A new Republican takes charge in Oregon Capitol
Sen. Jackie Winters of Salem is a fascinating choice as the new leader of the Oregon Senate Republicans.…
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Capital Chatter: New leaders needed in Capitol
The Oregon Senate on Wednesday is expected to confirm two long-time colleagues for jobs on the Northwest Power…
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Capital Chatter: ‘A major threat to Oregon values’
The Democratic Party of Oregon assailed businessman Sam Carpenter for entering the Republican race for governor. No surprise…
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Capital Chatter: Sexual harassment at the Capitol
A veil of secrecy has been lifted at the Oregon Capitol, thanks to baiting by a Republican staffer…