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Capital Chatter: Journalism makes a big difference
Were it not for newspapers, Oregonians would not know about Secretary of State Shemia Fagan’s high-dollar moonlighting for ...
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Capital Chatter: Six observations about Gov. Tina Kotek
As the Oregon Legislature was winding down its 2023 session, Gov. Tina Kotek held a press conference at a ...
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Capital Chatter: Exclusive interview with Gov. Tina Kotek
Tina Kotek describes herself as a hands-on governor. That’s an understatement. “I came at political life as a ...
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Capital Chatter: Life (and more construction) returns to the Capitol this month
Lawmakers and lobbyists – and perhaps a few members of the public who have nothing else to do ...
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Capital Chatter: Kicker questions, we have lots
The dire predictions didn’t come true. Legislative Democrats did not steal Oregonians’ income tax kicker. Or, legislators lost ...
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Capital Chatter: Who are the next generations of philanthropic leaders in Oregon?
Chocolate cake once again will be tasted and tested in Oregon’s capital on Sunday. Gerry Frank is gone, ...
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Capital Chatter: Sometimes, people get along in Oregon politics
Sometimes, people get along in Oregon politics. A landmark example is House Bill 2697, which Gov. Tina Kotek ...
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Capital Chatter: Measure 113 is a bust
Measure 113 is a bust. It didn’t stop legislative walkouts. It’s not as clear as its backers thought. ...
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Capital Chatter: Kotek is keeping promises, but remains unpopular
Gov. Tina Kotek is not exactly a carbon copy of her liberal predecessor, Kate Brown. Kotek is just ...
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Capital Chatter: Salem payroll tax could mean exodus of commuters
Salem could be on the verge of becoming the state capital in name only. The city’s new tax ...