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WEB5 days ago · Oregon Capital Chronicle focuses on deep and useful reporting on Oregon state government, politics and policy. We help readers understand how those in government are using their power, what’s happening to taxpayer dollars, and how citizens can stake a bigger role in big decisions. We’re part of States Newsroom, the nation’s largest state ...
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WEB5 days ago · Suspect votes didn’t affect election results, state officials say BY: Julia Shumway - September 25, 2024 None of the Oregon residents who were automatically registered to vote without demonstrating citizenship voted in an election where they could have cast the deciding ballot, the state’s elections director told lawmakers on Wednesday. That was the biggest news out of an hourlong hearing ...
DNC will send Oregon $125,000 to get out the vote in …
WEB2 days ago · The Democratic National Committee will send Oregon’s Democratic Party $125,000 to turn out voters in congressional races.
‘Oregon Rebate’ measure 118 could cost state at least $1 billion ...
WEB4 days ago · A proposed corporate tax hike could end up costing the state more than $1 billion annually, legislative revenue analysts told lawmakers.
Politics - Oregon Capital Chronicle
WEB5 days ago · BY: Dirk VanderHart, OPB - September 24, 2024. Gov. Tina Kotek has released a new guide to the role of first spouse in Oregon and how it interacts with the rest of the governor’s office. But the costly document answers few of the most pressing questions raised earlier this year, when first lady Aimee Kotek …
Commentary - Oregon Capital Chronicle
WEBSep 12, 2024 · BY: Diana B. Carlin - September 10, 2024. A common complaint about presidential debates is that they change few minds. This year, with anywhere between 3% and 6% of likely voters undecided in early September and the closeness of the race, especially in the battleground states, that is more than enough to swing an election if a sizeable portion ...
A look inside the Oregon Capitol under construction
WEBJul 25, 2024 · For the first time, reporters got to tour inside the construction zone as workers retrofit the historic building for earthquakes.
Oregon Capital Chronicle is 2 years old and stronger than ever
WEBOct 11, 2023 · We’re now 2 years old and striding into our third year covering Oregon politics and policymaking while watchdogging state spending.
Latest Oregon economic forecast shows steady growth, uncertain …
WEBMay 29, 2024 · Oregon’s economy continues to grow steadily, if at a slower pace than it has in recent years, state economists told lawmakers on Wednesday. That includes April personal income tax collections coming in higher than expected, leaving a “fifty-fifty proposition” that Oregonians will receive a $582 million kicker tax credit in …
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WEBABOUT US. The Oregon Capital Chronicle, founded in 2021, is a professional, nonprofit news organization. We focus on deep and useful reporting on Oregon state government, politics and policy. Staffed by experienced journalists, the Capital Chronicle helps readers understand how those in government are using – or abusing – their power, what ...