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Capital chatter: Rural Oregon gets a big win
Rural Oregonians and Republican politicians got a big win this week. ODOT essentially rescinded its planned cutbacks on ...
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Opinion: Rail is an economic development strength for Oregon
“Fixing the darn potholes” is a common cause in local politics—one that has motivated many officials to get ...
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Capital chatter: 10 realities confronting Oregon education
One of the first stories I wrote for the Jason Lee Junior High newspaper focused on the potential ...
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Capital chatter: Thankful to be an Oregonian — but here’s how we can improve
In this week of Thanksgiving, I’m proud, and thankful, to be an Oregonian. “The long-run advantages that Oregon ...
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Capital chatter: Oregon’s economy is stable. But is that great news?
Oregon’s economy is in stable condition. So are state revenues and Oregon’s population. That’s not bad news. Neither ...
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Writer’s Notebook: Western aquifers are Bentz’s cause
U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz represents one of the largest congressional districts in America — a vast expanse of ...
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Capital chatter: Sen. Tim Knopp on the 2024 legislative session
Will Oregonians see a legislative session in 2024? Or will Republican lawmakers – at least on the Senate ...
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Capital chatter: Sen. Rob Wagner on the 2024 legislative session
Rob Wagner’s love affair with the Oregon State Capitol started as a legislative intern. It continued as a ...
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Capital chatter: Breese-Iverson approaches session with business philosophy
Despite headlines to the contrary, the Legislature is more collegial than most Oregonians realize. Democratic House Speaker Dan ...
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Capital chatter: Dan Rayfield speaks to Legislature’s successes
“Oregonians need us to come together to fix some of the biggest issues in their communities: housing, homelessness, ...