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.
Jun
16
Whirlwind Week Concludes Senate Walkout
The longest walkout in Oregon history, and the second longest of any state, concludes with compromise and a mad dash to the finish line on all the bills waiting in the legislative queue.
5 min read
Jun
09
Anything Is Possible, But What Is Probable?
The standoff in the legislature continues into its sixth week, but there might be light at the end of the tunnel.
4 min read
Jun
02
Walkout Fallout: Legislature Grapples with Dire Consequences
Unlike previous walkouts, there is no negotiation to find a political breakthrough; both sides fundamentally believe they have the upper hand.
5 min read
May
26
No Breakthrough in Oregon Senate Negotiations
While public statements seem worlds apart from a deal, there are some breadcrumbs of progress beginning to appear in the Senate’s political standoff.
6 min read
May
19
Legislative Walkout Extends Into Third Week
The timing of the continuing resolution plays directly into the walkout politics because the state government will not shut down even if the missing members do not return for the session.
5 min read
May
12
Tense Negotiations and Looming Consequences
As the boycott in the Oregon Senate continues, lawmakers could approach a point of no return for the session's politics.
4 min read
May
05
Well, That Was A Week!
It is difficult to recall a more eventful week in state politics than the last seven days.
7 min read
Apr
28
Batten Down The Hatches
Legislature wrangles over social policy and budget politics as it heads down the session's home stretch.
5 min read
Apr
21
Budget, Social Politics Shape Session
We are beginning to see the spotlight focus on the state's budget and social policy battles likely to drive the politics in the Capitol.
3 min read
Apr
14
Abortion & Gun Control Take Center Stage
The political landscape in Oregon is shifting towards controversial issues such as gun control and abortion rights, with Republicans resorting to stall tactics
