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.
May
18
Oregon Voters Largely Favor Establishment in Primary Election
Oregonians are unhappy with the status quo but do not associate blame with their incumbents at the end of the day.
3 min read
May
18
Oregon Revenues Outpace Projections by $4 Billion
While the mere mention of a recession sounds bad, the scenario outlined by economists is much milder than the doomsday predictions that surfaced at the beginning of the pandemic.
2 min read
Mar
04
Oregon Lawmakers Adjourn 2022 Session
Despite the long days and nights, the legislature accomplished a significant amount of work in only a short amount of time, most of which occurred in the final week.
3 min read
Feb
25
Looking Ahead to Session’s Final Week
The urgency to send bills out of committee to keep them alive for the session is raising the overall temperature of the building, with little indication of tempers cooling down.
2 min read
Feb
18
Three Weeks Down, Two More To Go
Despite only lasting for 35 days, Oregon’s short session is perhaps short in name only.
3 min read
Feb
11
Session’s Higher Profile Issues Take Spotlight
Unlike the long five-month session, where legislators take a break after the passing of the chamber deadline, there is no pause in the short session.
2 min read
Feb
09
Revenue Forecast: ‘Wow… That is a lot of money’
Although often overlooked, Oregon’s corporate sector is becoming a significant contributor to the state’s strong fiscal position.
2 min read
Feb
04
On Your Marks, Get Set, Session!
The session begins with new leadership and a host of new members, which is an unusual development in the middle of the legislative cycle.
2 min read
Dec
14
Lawmakers Convene One-Day Special Session on Tenant Protections, Marijuana Enforcement
Oregon lawmakers convened for another one-day special session.
1 min read
Nov
17
Oregon’s Revenue Boom Sees Boost From Inflation’s Shadow
Despite severe supply constraints, Oregon’s economy continues to run on all cylinders.
