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Oregon tech companies reap millions in state grants

Remember during the 2023 legislative session when the state, at the urging of Gov. Tina Kotek, agreed to…

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Prineville Rep. Vikki Breese-Iverson stepping down as House minority leader

State Rep. Vikki Breese-Iverson, R-Prineville, is stepping down as House minority leader, she announced in a press release…

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Sen. Tim Knopp officially files for re-election despite Measure 113 questions

Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp, R-Bend, officially filed for reelection Thursday, seeking to clinch a fourth term in…

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Gov. Kotek discusses homelessness, housing in Central Oregon

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek continued her multiday trip through Central Oregon by spending most of Thursday in Redmond,…

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House leadership lists point to political turbulence

The new legislative leadership teams announced last month point to a possible 2024 election showdown in Bend between…

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Kotek tries her hand at heavy equipment

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek hadn’t been in Baker City long for her first official visit before she was…

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Politics Notebook – July 22 (tentative)

optional print cut ends Congressional races straddle state, federal law Oregon state and local elections are governed by…

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War dead (not scheduled)

Memorial Day honors the estimated 1 million soldiers and sailors who have died in service to their country…

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Debt crunch awaits Congress return

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House hobbles along while Senate idles

Oregon has what’s called a bicameral legislature – two chambers – a House and a Senate.  On Tuesday,…

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