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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
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Capitol Chatter: Progressive Democrats win big in Oregon
Progressives rule Oregon’s Democratic party, and they won big this week. In the courts, a judge’s initial report ... Read more
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Capitol Chatter: Oregon is hiring a new governor. Here’s what to ask candidates.
What are Oregonians hiring their next governor to do? That seems a reasonable question, now that the field ... Read more
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Capitol Chatter: Get ready for the most interesting race for governor in decades
Thanks to Sen. Betsy Johnson and journalist Nick Kristof, Oregon is on the verge of the most interesting ... Read more
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Capitol Chatter: On COVID-19, recovery and becoming a statistic
A not-so-funny thing happened on my way to writing Capital Chatter three weeks ago. I became a statistic. ... Read more
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Potential candidates are bumper-to-bumper for “Santiam Pass” seat in Congress
If you are praying or just passing by the Our Lady of Sorrows on Woodstock Boulevard in Portland ... Read more
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Capitol Chatter: Tina Kotek plays hardball – and a short personal recess
Note to readers: Capitol Chatter is on hiatus following the Special Session. Returning soon. ————- Let’s dive right ... Read more
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Capitol Chatter: Lawmakers still mum on special session
Pssst. … Oregon legislators return to Salem and the State Capitol on Monday. The public is allowed in. ... Read more
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Capitol Chatter: How will Oregon’s redistricting affect you?
I had just parked outside a cafe in downtown Tillamook when Rep. David Gomberg happened to call. When ... Read more