Opinion
Legislators will get second chance to quiz state employment officials
Oregon lawmakers will get a new chance to question officials about the much-criticized performance of the Employment Department…
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Oregon faces ‘worst-worst’ case fire scenario
Oregon has to prepare for a possible second spike of COVID-19 in the fall, fight wildfires while not…
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Rob Wagner chosen as new majority leader of the Oregon Senate
State Sen. Rob Wagner of Lake Oswego is the new majority leader of the Oregon Senate. Wagner will…
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Buehler rules out bid for governor
Knute Buehler says he will not run for governor in 2022 and endorses President Donald Trump’s reelection this…
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Capital Chatter: Hansell is recovering
Let’s start with some good news. Sen. Bill Hansell, R-Athena, is recovering well. No, he didn’t have Covid-19.…
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Capital Chatter: Get to the point
Dear Gov. Kate Brown, school superintendents and other elected officials. Please, get to the point. Tell us the…
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Capital Chatter: Special session politics
A curious press release emerged from the Oregon Legislature after hours on March 27. It lauded the work…
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Capital Chatter: A COVID-19 roundup
For Sen. Ron Wyden, coronavirus precautions in the nation’s capital are similar to how life is unfolding across…
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Capital Chatter: Into uncharted waters
The Oregon Legislature likely will hold several special sessions to battle the health, economic and social impacts of…
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Capital Chatter: State braces for impact
Oregon’s reaction to the coronavirus pandemic got off to a rocky start. The economic shockwaves are rippling worldwide.…