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Capitol Chatter: Legislator conduct queries leave more questions
What really counts as “bad” behavior in the Oregon Capitol? Political observers are salivating over what will happen ... Read more
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Capitol Chatter: Move for Oregon counties to join Idaho ‘longest of longshots’
When Oregon made national news last week, “it wasn’t because of riots in Portland, and it wasn’t because ... Read more
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Capitol Chatter: Oregon mask rules cause chaos
With gusto, an employee of a Salem tire store tipped down the signs stating that face coverings were ... Read more
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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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Legislature OKs bill extending grace period for past-due rent
Gov. Kate Brown’s signature awaits a bill that gives tenants more time to pay past-due rent stemming from ... 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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Oregon bill speeds siting of emergency shelters, temporary housing
Cities and counties are empowered to waive some requirements to allow the siting of emergency shelters and temporary ... 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