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Capitol Chatter: Permanent rule is ‘freaking out’ Oregon residents
Who writes the laws in Oregon? The Legislature, the governor or state agencies? Many Oregonians appear “freaked out” ... Read more
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Capitol Chatter: The long strange trip of Oregon’s gun reform bill
Well, that was anticlimactic. And strange, maybe even bizarre. On a near party-line vote, the Oregon Senate passed ... Read more
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Capitol Chatter: Redistricting a partisan exercise?
Twenty years ago, Democrats in the Oregon Legislature were publicly incensed about the redistricting plan created by then-Secretary ... Read more
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Capitol Chatter: Harassment complaint upends House
A sexual harassment complaint between two legislators has upended the Oregon House of Representatives. The cases raises questions ... Read more
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Capitol Chatter: Appointment to power council comes with big paycheck, political shuffle
Oh, what to do if you’re ready to exit the Oregon Legislature? How about one of the cushiest ... Read more
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A sexual harassment complaint between two legislators has upended the Oregon House of Representatives. The cases raises questions ... Read more
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Capitol Chatter: Civics 101, Oregon Legislature edition
Oregon high schoolers may soon have to learn about their government. So today, I offer a primer on ... Read more
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Capitol Chatter: On tech glitches and accessibility
The Oregon Capitol remains closed to the public. But the supermajority Democrats say the 2021 legislative session is ... Read more
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Capitol Chatter: Oregon Employment Department rebounds
Oregon’s Employment Department, like Oregon’s economy, has gradually rebounded. That’s not to suggest life at the agency is ... Read more
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Capitol Chatter: Former Oregon speaker set to back moving Oregon-Idaho border
Mark Simmons, a Republican former speaker of the Oregon House, was set to testify this week at the ... Read more