Dirk VanderHart
Stories
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Government
While Oregon’s Legislature feuds, Washington finds a way to work
The two states are both led by strong Democratic majorities and face similar issues. Only one of them is successfully passing legislation.
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Politics
States Prepare For Possible Violence Leading Up To Biden Inauguration
State capitals have been warned of potential armed protests and violence in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. We hear from reporters in Virginia, Michigan and Oregon.
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Environment
Thoughts On Cap And Trade? Oregon Lawmakers Want To Hear Them
Hearings on a cap-and-trade proposal in the Oregon Legislature are scheduled in Springfield, Medford, The Dalles and Bend. The bill aims to curb carbon emissions.
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Environment
Oregon Lawmakers Unveil Their Plan To Curb Carbon Emissions
Democrats want to move quickly on a new cap-and-trade proposal to slash greenhouse gas emissions. Republicans are hoping to slow the legislation. Here's what the policy looks like.
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Environment
After DOJ Advice, Dennis Richardson Won't Send Deputy To Meetings In His Place
The Oregon secretary of state said in October that Deputy Secretary of State Leslie Cummings would vote in his place while he received cancer treatment.
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Politics
Oregon Measure To Ban Grocery Taxes Trailing In Early Results
Despite its simple, “hands-off-our-groceries” messaging, Measure 103 was among the most confusing ballot measures Oregonians considered this year.