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ICYMI: Lawmakers are going to hear testimony this afternoon about a book ban bill. An overview, published first (and free for you to read/other outlets to pick up) in the OR Cap Chronicle bsky @oregoncapitalchronicle.com this morning. #orleg #orpol oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/02/13/ore…

Oregon lawmakers have a counter-offer to Governor Tina Kotek's signature bill of the session. They're suggesting less money for housing and want to pare back a controversial tool weakening state land use laws. From Lauren Dake #orleg #orpol opb.org/article/2024/0…

Oregon lawmakers are bracing for the emergence of AI "deep-fake" technology in state elections. #orleg #orpol opb.org/article/2024/0…

This week's OPB Politics Now comes amid the ongoing news onslaught from Salem. We'll hit on the drug recriminalization next week. This week, Lauren Dake and I talk about the housing package. Listen 👇#orpol Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wil… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5NqDBb…

Oregon Legislature adjourns after drug law changes, a housing boost and limits to campaign spending. opb.org/article/2024/0… via Dirk VanderHart + Lauren Dake #orpol

While lawmakers debated campaign finance limits last month, Oregon’s richest man quietly gave another $2 million to a political action committee that tries to elect Republicans to the statehouse. #orleg #orpol oregoncapitalchronicle.com/briefs/while-o…

10 years ago today, I was working a weekend shift The Seattle Times when word came in of a landslide near a small town named Oso. It turned out to be the deadliest landslide in U.S. history. It also became an exhibit for why local journalism matters in a time of crisis. 1/

A key piece to helping people in crisis is being able to offer them a path forward. At Portland's Clinton Triangle shelter, that hasn't always an option. Many feel stuck. opb.org/article/2024/0…

It’s Tuesday, April 16, 2024. WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained by the FSB Mar 29, 2023. One year and 18 days ago A government that locks up journalists is one ashamed of the truth. JOURNALISM IS NOT A CRIME! 🗞️ 📰 📺 🎙️ FREE EVAN NOW! #IStandWithEvan

This week's episode of OPB Politics Now features Lauren Dake chatting with Emily Cureton Cook + Antonio Sierra about political power couples in Redmond, Gov. Kotek's nitrates visit + harm reduction in rural Oregon Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sho… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7HUEqZ…

Courtney was, “the best legislator the state has ever had,” Sen. Lee Beyer, a Democrat said. And in true bipartisan fashion, Sen. Tim Knopp, a Republican, called him a mentor & “one of the most important elected officials and political figures in Oregon history.” #orleg #orpol

I'm sure I'm not the only Oregon Capitol press corps veteran who has a long reel of memories going through my mind today. Thanks for the write-up, Dirk VanderHart and Lauren Dake #orpol #orleg klcc.org/politics-gover…

Peter Wong has more institutional knowledge about the #orleg than almost anyone else in Oregon, and I learn something new from him in every conversation. Pamplin's new owners made a horrible decision. oregonlive.com/business/2024/…

Portland Commissioner Rene Gonzalez spent thousands in city funds to polish Wikipedia page oregonlive.com/politics/2024/…

There was not a single no vote against a 2022 law to pay people who were wrongfully convicted of crimes in the state. AND YET, Oregon's Department of Justice seems dead set on nickel and diming every case, as one advocate put it. opb.org/article/2024/0…

An incredible story of one man's rise to corporate power, despite documented sex crimes against kids. via Noelle Crombie and Mike Rogoway . ‘Paid to shut my mouth’: Oregon CEO, a convicted sex offender, settled with employees amid abuse accusations oregonlive.com/business/2024/…

Here's something unexpected: Senate Democrats have named a new majority leader, only months after Sen Kathleen Taylor won that role. Sen Kayse Jama is now leader. #orleg

Oregon wasted $30 million fighting our class action lawsuit, while thousands of youth in foster care suffered or worse. Demand better, taxpayers: Our laws should protect our most vulnerable citizens—not punish! Details from OPB's Lauren Dake: opb.org/article/2024/1…

Gov. Kotek is speaking now, urging lawmakers to find agreement on a 3-cent gas tax increase. "Without this revenue I will need to layoff 600-700 workers who provide essential services right now. That would be one of the largest layoffs in Oregon history." #orleg #orpol