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Capital chatter: Dan Rayfield speaks to Legislature’s successes
“Oregonians need us to come together to fix some of the biggest issues in their communities: housing, homelessness, ... Read more
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Capital Chatter: Journalism makes a big difference
Were it not for newspapers, Oregonians would not know about Secretary of State Shemia Fagan’s high-dollar moonlighting for ... Read more
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Capital Chatter: Six observations about Gov. Tina Kotek
As the Oregon Legislature was winding down its 2023 session, Gov. Tina Kotek held a press conference at a ... Read more
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Capital Chatter: Exclusive interview with Gov. Tina Kotek
Tina Kotek describes herself as a hands-on governor. That’s an understatement. “I came at political life as a ... Read more
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Capital Chatter: Life (and more construction) returns to the Capitol this month
Lawmakers and lobbyists – and perhaps a few members of the public who have nothing else to do ... Read more
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Capital Chatter: Kicker questions, we have lots
The dire predictions didn’t come true. Legislative Democrats did not steal Oregonians’ income tax kicker. Or, legislators lost ... Read more
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Capital Chatter: Who are the next generations of philanthropic leaders in Oregon?
Chocolate cake once again will be tasted and tested in Oregon’s capital on Sunday. Gerry Frank is gone, ... Read more
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Capital Chatter: Sometimes, people get along in Oregon politics
Sometimes, people get along in Oregon politics. A landmark example is House Bill 2697, which Gov. Tina Kotek ... Read more
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Capital Chatter: Measure 113 is a bust
Measure 113 is a bust. It didn’t stop legislative walkouts. It’s not as clear as its backers thought. ... Read more
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Capital Chatter: Kotek is keeping promises, but remains unpopular
Gov. Tina Kotek is not exactly a carbon copy of her liberal predecessor, Kate Brown. Kotek is just ... Read more