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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…
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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…
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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…