Opinion
Capital Chatter: Trust in government and a kicker rebate
Having covered the political scene for decades, I see a historical connection between Oregon’s 45-year-old income tax “kicker” ... Read more
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Capital Chatter: How did 300 non-citizens get registered to vote in Oregon?
House Republicans want Oregon officials to tell legislators how more than 300 non-citizens became registered voters. It’s a ... Read more
Opinion
Capital Chatter: Legislator has become a full-time job
Anna Scharf has a part-time job that’s not part-time. When Scharf was sworn into office as an Oregon ... Read more
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Capital Chatter: Riccadonna takes over one of Oregon’s most important jobs
Carl Riccadonna is moving across the country for arguably the most controversial job — and one of the most ... Read more
Opinion
Capital Chatter: Has Mannix mellowed?
Do not mistake Rep. Kevin Mannix’s town hall this week for a campaign function. The Salem Republican made ... Read more
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Federal inspectors flag problems in 2 deaths at Oregon State Hospital
Late last year, a patient at Oregon State Hospital walked up to a nurse’s station and said he ... Read more
Opinion
Capital Chatter: Sitting down with House Speaker Julie Fahey
Geography and terrain launched Julie Fahey’s journey into Oregon politics. “Mountain climbing is not a great hobby to ... Read more
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Capital Chatter: Now is the time for transportation planning
Most Oregonians, says House Speaker Julie Fahey, don’t spend their day pondering the state’s transportation system. Now is ... Read more
Opinion
Capital Chatter: A tax so bad no one supports it
I haven’t heard of anyone in the Legislature who supports Measure 118 on the Nov. 5 ballot. The ... Read more
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Capital Chatter: In memoriam for Peter Courtney
Now we know what then-Rep. Peter Courtney was doing after hours at the Oregon Capitol: Letting his young ... Read more