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Capitol Chatter: Oregon government is losing leadership
Oregon is losing its leadership. House Speaker Tina Kotek stunned the political world by announcing Thursday that she ... Read more
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Capitol Chatter: Few policymakers engaged in long-term solutions vs short-term gains
Oregon remains a curious state as we enter 2022. Most of the state comprises a mix of small ... Read more
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Capitol Chatter: Flavor your holiday chitchat with this Oregon info
As you gather ’round the holiday table, or seek to converse via Zoom, where will your small talk ... Read more
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Capitol Chatter: Oregon divide includes those on same side
“Rules are rules for all to follow.” Those are the words of Rep. David Brock Smith of Port ... Read more
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Capitol Chatter: Kotek scores several big wins
Tina Kotek was on a roll as last month came to an end. In a matter of days, ... Read more
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Capitol Chatter: Retiring Peter DeFazio is proud of his legacy
To understand Peter DeFazio, political scientist Jim Moore suggests looking back to the congressman’s ads when running for ... Read more
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Capitol Chatter: There is no back to normal
It was supposed to be over long ago. Only a month or two. Then life would be back ... Read more
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Capitol Chatter: There is no back to normal (copy)
It was supposed to be over long ago. Only a month or two. Then life would be back ... Read more
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Capitol Chatter: Ideas — and legislation — can move at a glacial pace
Good ideas can take years to become law. A prime example is the recently passed federal infrastructure bill, ... Read more
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Capitol Chatter: Oregon is divided in too many ways, says former secretary of state
Oregon is above average. Many Oregonians are not. It all depends on where they live. “The economic fortunes ... Read more