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Capital Chatter: Sitting down with House Speaker Julie Fahey
Geography and terrain launched Julie Fahey’s journey into Oregon politics. “Mountain climbing is not a great hobby to ...
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Capital Chatter: Now is the time for transportation planning
Most Oregonians, says House Speaker Julie Fahey, don’t spend their day pondering the state’s transportation system. Now is ...
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Capital Chatter: A tax so bad no one supports it
I haven’t heard of anyone in the Legislature who supports Measure 118 on the Nov. 5 ballot. The ...
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Capital Chatter: In memoriam for Peter Courtney
Now we know what then-Rep. Peter Courtney was doing after hours at the Oregon Capitol: Letting his young ...
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Capital Chatter: Fire season tests Oregon residents and first responders
Amid a historic early fire season in Oregon that is far worse than expected, Rep. Dacia Grayber, D-Portland, ...
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Capital Chatter: The rare and beloved Peter Courtney
Rare is the politician who is extraordinarily effective, respected by colleagues across the political spectrum, beloved by those ...
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Capital Chatter: Do Oregon Democrats want Biden to stay in the race?
U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer this week became the first Democrat in Oregon’s congressional delegation to publicly urge President ...
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Capital Chatter: Scammers are prolific and dangerous
If you’re someone who takes people at their word, you’re more susceptible to being scammed. If you’re a ...
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Capital Chatter: Cell phone in school — Oregon needs a policy
Parents, if you want kids to be safe and successful in school, step away from your cell phone ...
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Capital Chatter: Oregon’s haves and have-nots
The state transportation hearing Tuesday in Tillamook illustrated the difference between Oregon’s “have” and “have-not” communities. Unlike in ...