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Capitol Chatter: Oregon Legislature’s short session agenda will be frenetic, with uncertain outcomes

The Oregon Legislature could impose a sales tax on luxury cars, RVs, electronics, boats, snowmobiles, jewelry, guns, clothing ... Read more

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Capitol Chatter: Putting The Oregon Way back into politics

Oregonians waste too much time arguing. That is today’s topic: COVID-19. But before we get to the coronavirus, ... Read more

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Capitol Chatter: Statehouse security beefs up

When I began covering the Oregon Legislature full-time, I could enter the State Capitol anytime I wanted. As ... Read more

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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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League of Oregon Cities leader out after profane messages to Beaverton mayor

The executive director of the League of Oregon Cities resigned Monday night after he sent private messages on ... 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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