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
18
Oregon Lawmakers Reach Session’s Final Week
With little more than a week before lawmakers adjourn their session, the state budget and final policy measures are taking center stage.
2 min read
Jun
11
Oregon House Expels Lawmaker for Aiding State Capitol Breach
For many lawmakers, Democrats and Republicans alike, the incident was a chilling moment in Oregon political history.
3 min read
Jun
04
Presiding Officers Declare Sine Die Imminent
The rule allows the presiding officers to suspend the parliamentary procedure requiring 48-hour notice before a committee takes final action on a measure.
2 min read
May
21
State Economists Suggest "Stunning" Economic & Revenue Growth from Pandemic's Easing
In a dramatic rally from only a year ago, the economists said tax collections should exceed their pre-pandemic levels by more than $2 billion.
2 min read
May
14
Pandemic & Legislature Reach a Turning Point
The pandemic has taken Oregon on a roller coaster ride over the past two weeks.
3 min read
May
07
Pandemic, Restrictions Drive Politics of the Session
The legislature has spent much of its time this session contending with issues traditionally outside its attention.
3 min read
Apr
30
Pandemic’s Fourth Wave Intersects With Session
With the announced return of restrictions, the politics over the pandemic are increasingly converging with the session.
3 min read
Apr
23
COVID Shuts Down Oregon House, Again
The distance from the building did nothing to encourage cooperation or, at the very least, cool tempers.
3 min read
Apr
16
Parties Break Through Gridlock Over Bill Readings
The Oregon Legislature reached the halfway point of its session this week with the completion of the chamber of origin deadline.
2 min read
Apr
09
Legislature Faces Growing List of Bills as Major Deadline Approaches
The policy committees are racing against the clock to advance bills before completing the chamber of origin deadline on Tuesday.
