Opinion
Capital Chatter: Sen. Boquist’s ‘unsavory’ comments deemed protected speech
“I understand the threats from members of the majority that you want to arrest me, you want to ...
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Capital Chatter: Self-service gasoline may — or may not — be on its way to Oregon
This spring, my wife and I ably filled our car’s gas tank at service stations around the West: ...
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Capital Chatter: Lack of press conferences is a missed opportunity for the governor
When Gov. Tina Kotek stepped to the lectern on June 28 to announce her pick for secretary of ...
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Capital Chatter: A weird legislative session got weirder at the end
In its final hours, the oddest of Oregon legislative sessions got even weirder. Sunday began normally – at ...
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Capital Chatter: How fast lawmakers move once they smell the finish line
On the longest day of the year, Oregon’s state senators went home before the sun set, having passed ...
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OPINION: Politicians should stick to politics and leave technology alone
Just four days before legislative adjournment, House Bill 3409 passed the Oregon House and has moved to the ...
Opinion
OPINION: The problems of one-party rule in this state can be solved with a very Oregon reform
In a recent guest column, I laid responsibility for many of Oregon’s political discontents — including the “Greater ...
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Capital Chatter: After 42 days, it’s finally ‘go time’ in the Oregon Senate
The opening ceremony for the Oregon House floor session on Wednesday was a moment of silent reflection. After ...
Opinion
OPINION: Bowman, others in Legislature take a stand for higher ed
With everything happening in Salem during this legislative session, it would have been easy for legislators to toss ...
Opinion
Capital Chatter: The ‘strategic dysfunction’ of the Oregon Legislatiure
Is Oregon’s 2023 legislative session toast? The answers I hear from political insiders range from “yes” to “not ...