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Capital Chatter: A farewell to Peter Courtney
A while ago, a friend mentioned that he didn’t care for Peter Courtney. “Why,” I inquired, expecting a ... Read more
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Capital Chatter: Free speech in the Legislature
After three years, four months and 20 days, state Sen. Brian Boquist no longer was a threat to ... Read more
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Capital Chatter: Prospects for bipartisanship took dim
I hope I’m wrong. Based on the Nov. 8 election results, prospects for bipartisanship in the 2023 Legislature ... Read more
Opinion
Capital Chatter: Gratitude, the Oregon way
On this Thanksgiving weekend, I am grateful for many things. Here is a varied selection: Governor’s trade mission ... Read more
Opinion
Capital Chatter: Kotek can restart county-state relationships, but she must listen
Gov.-elect Tina Kotek should consider Oregon’s county commissioners as her partners in government, not mere stakeholders. They made ... Read more
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Capital Chatter: Election endorsements still have a role to play
Democrat Tina Kotek apparently will be Oregon’s next governor, although Republican Christine Drazan’s campaign on Thursday afternoon urged ... Read more
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Kotek takes early lead in Dem-heavy vote count – Johnson third in home turf.
Update 8:10pm: KOTEK LEADS WITH HEAVY EARLY COUNT IN DEM STRONGHOLDS. JOHNSON FINISHING THIRD – INCLUDING IN ONE ... Read more
Opinion
Capital Chatter: The governor’s acceptance speech we want to hear
Once the ballots are counted in next week’s Oregon gubernatorial election, this is the acceptance speech that I ... Read more
News
GOP seeks to cut Democratic control of the Legislature
Millions are being raised and spent by Democrats and Republicans for control of the Oregon Legislature, whose members ... Read more
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Capital Chatter: Relationships matter in business and politics
Why the heck did Gov. Kate Brown fly off to Asia for a 12-day trade mission this month, ... Read more