Opinion
Capital chatter: Kotek growing into the role as governor
Gov. Tina Kotek’s tour of Oregon’s 36 counties fascinated me. It was an audacious commitment to accomplish within ... Read more
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Capital chatter: When Oregon priorities collide, someone loses
The news headlines following this week’s Oregon Leadership Summit were all about the unveiling of a collaborative plan, involving Gov. Tina ... Read more
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Capital chatter: Rural Oregon gets a big win
Rural Oregonians and Republican politicians got a big win this week. ODOT essentially rescinded its planned cutbacks on ... Read more
Opinion
Capital chatter: 10 realities confronting Oregon education
One of the first stories I wrote for the Jason Lee Junior High newspaper focused on the potential ... Read more
Opinion
Capital chatter: Thankful to be an Oregonian — but here’s how we can improve
In this week of Thanksgiving, I’m proud, and thankful, to be an Oregonian. “The long-run advantages that Oregon ... Read more
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Capital chatter: Oregon’s economy is stable. But is that great news?
Oregon’s economy is in stable condition. So are state revenues and Oregon’s population. That’s not bad news. Neither ... Read more
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FBI investigating suspicious mail sent to elections offices in Oregon, other states
The FBI is investigating a piece of suspicious mail that caused the elections office in Oregon’s fourth-largest county ... Read more
Opinion
Capital chatter: Sen. Rob Wagner on the 2024 legislative session
Rob Wagner’s love affair with the Oregon State Capitol started as a legislative intern. It continued as a ... Read more
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Capital chatter: Sen. Tim Knopp on the 2024 legislative session
Will Oregonians see a legislative session in 2024? Or will Republican lawmakers – at least on the Senate ... Read more
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Capital chatter: Breese-Iverson approaches session with business philosophy
Despite headlines to the contrary, the Legislature is more collegial than most Oregonians realize. Democratic House Speaker Dan ... Read more