Feb
10
A Session Driven by Fixed Narratives
Oregon’s revenues are back in the black, while its politics remain stuck in the red.
3 min read
The Takeaway
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.
Jan
23
A Crowded Sprint
An overflowing agenda for Oregon’s short session will test the institution’s ability to navigate disagreement without dysfunction.
4 min read
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