Opinion
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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Capital Chatter: Speechifying and sitting around characterized a day in the Senate
The Oregon Senate this week chased after federal dollars to boost the state’s computer industry and carved a ...
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Opinion: Oregon lawmakers should prioritize investment in recovery high schools
Rarely can you see the impact of investing in youth so profoundly as at the graduation celebration of ...
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Capital Chatter: Legislature, and governor, acting with lightning speed
It was a good week for Oregon’s governor and the Legislature, giving hope for pragmatism triumphing over partisanship. ...