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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
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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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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: Civics 101, Oregon Legislature edition
Oregon high schoolers may soon have to learn about their government. So today, I offer a primer on ... Read more
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Capitol Chatter: On tech glitches and accessibility
The Oregon Capitol remains closed to the public. But the supermajority Democrats say the 2021 legislative session is ... Read more
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Capitol Chatter: Oregon Employment Department rebounds
Oregon’s Employment Department, like Oregon’s economy, has gradually rebounded. That’s not to suggest life at the agency is ... Read more
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Capitol Chatter: Former Oregon speaker set to back moving Oregon-Idaho border
Mark Simmons, a Republican former speaker of the Oregon House, was set to testify this week at the ... Read more
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Capitol Chatter: Oregon partisan politics at play
Should Oregon legislators still get paid if they don’t show up for work (i.e., the minority Republicans)? Conversely, ... Read more
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Capitol Chatter: Oregon goes with its gut
The governors of Oregon and Washington both say that science has guided their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Read more
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Capitol Chatter: Oregon Legislature considers unexpected revenue
The Oregon Senate began passing legislation this week. But it’s not yet time for Oregonians to worry. Or ... Read more