The Takeaway is a weekly session publication making sense of Oregon politics and policy. Every Friday while the legislature is in session, we publish a review of the week’s prominent topics and controversies. Our readers span from politicians and corporate executives to journalists and every day political junkies.
Nov
21
Revenue Rebound Undercuts Calls for Tax Changes
Oregon’s December revenue forecast nearly erased the state’s projected deficit, transforming a season of belt-tightening into a debate over what, if anything, still needs fixing.
4 min read
Nov
07
Oregon’s Political Preseason
Oregon’s political preseason shows voters haven’t fired the coach — they’re just watching the front office more closely.
3 min read
Oct
03
Funding Fights & Leadership Shifts
Lawmakers pass partisan transportation funding package and begin discussions on the impacts of President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill."
3 min read
Aug
29
Transportation Package, Redux, and Revenue Forecast
Oregon lawmakers receive the latest revenue forecast and convene for uncertain special session on transportation funding.
5 min read
Jun
28
Oregon Legislative Session Ends in Disarray
Oregon’s long session ended without its marquee achievement, as lawmakers failed to deliver a transportation package and left key issues unsettled.
6 min read
Jun
23
Transportation Plan Roils Final Week of Oregon Session
With just days remaining in the 2025 legislative session, Oregon lawmakers are grappling with internal party divisions over a $15.5 billion transportation funding plan.
3 min read
Jun
13
Running on Fumes
With just two weeks remaining, Oregon’s legislature is compressing months of work into days. The result is a volatile and unpredictable endgame where the biggest proposals often surface with the smallest amount of notice.
4 min read
May
31
Speed Over Substance: When the Capitol Runs Out of Road
With sine die declared imminent, the Capitol enters its most volatile and least transparent phase.
3 min read
May
16
Deadlines, Detours, and Directionless Drift
With six weeks remaining in the 2025 session, lawmakers are starting to race against the clock, but the final destination is anyone’s guess.
3 min read
May
09
The Wait is Almost Over
The final chapter of the legislative session begins next week.
