Opinion
Capital Chatter: We are dependant on outsiders
More than 30 years have passed since a native Oregonian was sworn in as our state’s governor. There…
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Capital Chatter: Gov. Kate Brown is leaving office with her head held high
Vic Atiyeh famously said of being Oregon’s governor, “You walk into this office as a peacock, and you…
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Capital Chatter: Governing is the art of relationships
When Gov.-elect Tina Kotek started her “One Oregon Listening Tour” in Yamhill County last week, local residents weren’t invited.…
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Capital Chatter: Tina Kotek is listening
Tina Kotek was in her element: listening closely, jotting notes, asking questions both broad and detailed, and along…
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Capital Chatter: A farewell to Peter Courtney
A while ago, a friend mentioned that he didn’t care for Peter Courtney. “Why,” I inquired, expecting a…
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Capital Chatter: Free speech in the Legislature
After three years, four months and 20 days, state Sen. Brian Boquist no longer was a threat to…
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Capital Chatter: Prospects for bipartisanship took dim
I hope I’m wrong. Based on the Nov. 8 election results, prospects for bipartisanship in the 2023 Legislature…
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Capital Chatter: Gratitude, the Oregon way
On this Thanksgiving weekend, I am grateful for many things. Here is a varied selection: Governor’s trade mission…
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Capital Chatter: Kotek can restart county-state relationships, but she must listen
Gov.-elect Tina Kotek should consider Oregon’s county commissioners as her partners in government, not mere stakeholders. They made…
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Capital Chatter: Election endorsements still have a role to play
Democrat Tina Kotek apparently will be Oregon’s next governor, although Republican Christine Drazan’s campaign on Thursday afternoon urged…