Opinion
Capital Chatter: Trust in government and a kicker rebate
Having covered the political scene for decades, I see a historical connection between Oregon’s 45-year-old income tax “kicker” ...
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Capital Chatter: How did 300 non-citizens get registered to vote in Oregon?
House Republicans want Oregon officials to tell legislators how more than 300 non-citizens became registered voters. It’s a ...
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Capital Chatter: Legislator has become a full-time job
Anna Scharf has a part-time job that’s not part-time. When Scharf was sworn into office as an Oregon ...
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Capital Chatter: Riccadonna takes over one of Oregon’s most important jobs
Carl Riccadonna is moving across the country for arguably the most controversial job — and one of the most ...
Opinion
Capital Chatter: Has Mannix mellowed?
Do not mistake Rep. Kevin Mannix’s town hall this week for a campaign function. The Salem Republican made ...
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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 ...
Opinion
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, ...