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Capitol Chatter: So, what did the Oregon Legislature do?
The far-reaching, just-concluded 2021 Legislature was the most expensive in Oregon history, approaching $30 billion in basic spending ... Read more
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Capitol Chatter: Behind the scenes with first-time legislators
Suzanne Weber recalls when the Oregon Capitol hallways were so crowded with lawmakers, lobbyists and other folks that ... Read more
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State plan gives Oregon employers payroll tax relief
Many Oregon businesses will see smaller increases in their unemployment payroll taxes, and even forgiveness of some amounts, ... Read more
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Stevens Road project advances
Advocates for affordable housing in Bend, environmentalist advocating for land protection and dog agility instructors in barns mixed ... Read more
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House backs fast-track for Bend land use plan despite fears of statewide precedent
In a move with possible statewide implications, the House on Monday voted to fast-track a Bend affordable housing ... Read more
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Racism and political ban added to legislative mix in session’s final week
House Bill 3413 House Bill 3414 Senate Bill 762 (This story has been updated to include new bills ... Read more
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Capitol Chatter: Legislature mourns death of Capitol ‘mom’
No more will Lawanda and James Manning carry the American and Oregon flags to start each day’s session ... Read more
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Capitol Chatter: COVID-19, construction mean Capitol closure will continue
When will the Oregon Capitol reopen to the public? First came the coronavirus, then the windows boarded up ... Read more
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Oregon Legislature nears exit with flood of legislation
“Sine die is imminent,” declared Senate President Peter Courtney on Tuesday, using one of the secret decoder ring-needed ... Read more
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Legislature scrambles as adjournment in sight
The Oregon Legislature was hit with a double-dip of stress Friday as it dealt with the official beginning ... Read more