‘OPB Politics Now’: Environmental takeaways from Oregon’s legislative session
Oregon lawmakers accomplished many things during the short session, but environmental policies were not at the top of the docket. But that doesn’t mean nothing passed the legislative finish line.
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‘OPB Politics Now’: Figuring out Rene Gonzalez and another plan on homelessness
On this week's episode of "OPB Politics Now," reporter Alex Zielinski and editor Andrew Theen talk about controversial Portland City Council member Rene Gonzalez. And they take a look at the newest plan for tackling homelessness in Multnomah County.
‘OPB Politics Now’: What the 2024 Oregon Legislature accomplished
As Oregon lawmakers convened last month, they had an ambitious agenda headlined by complicated questions around like housing and homelessness and the drug addiction crisis. They ended up passing major legislation and they actually got along. On this week's episode of "OPB Politics Now" we explain how they managed it and what they accomplished.
‘OPB Politics Now’: Will cities take advantage of Kotek’s housing bill?
Oregon lawmakers are tackling some major issues in the short session. On the latest episode of "OPB Politics Now" we focus on the housing bill moving through Salem.
‘OPB Politics Now’: Threat of ballot measures spurs action in Salem
Oregon lawmakers have a lot on their plate, but they are shuffling to act as quickly as possible during the short session in some cases to avoid a larger fight at the ballot box.
‘OPB Politics Now’: Campaign finance reform emerges as unlikely presence in Salem
Oregon lawmakers already had a big agenda to tackle in the short legislative session, but a surprise wrinkle entered the fray.
‘OPB Politics Now’: Why some Portland police struggle with use of force and what experts say
On the latest episode of "OPB Politics Now," reporters Lauren Dake and Alex Zielinski discuss why some Portland police officers continue to use force at greater levels than their colleagues, what the bureau says about it and why some experts say it's a problematic trend.
‘OPB Politics Now’: A political lightning round ahead of the Legislative session
Oregon lawmakers return to the Capitol on Monday for a frenetic 35-day session. Buckle up.
‘OPB Politics Now’: Is Oregon’s drug decriminalization experiment nearing its end?
Oregon’s landmark drug decriminalization law is now in the crosshairs of Democratic leaders. Republicans and other Measure 110 opponents say the proposal doesn’t go far enough, while drug recovery advocates say this is not the way. On the latest episode of "OPB Politics Now," reporters Dirk VanderHart, Lauren Dake and Alex Zielinski discuss.
‘OPB Politics Now’: Oregon’s land use laws and Tina Kotek’s housing push
Gov. Tina Kotek will once again push for a bill to make it easier for cities to add land for housing. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, reporters Dirk VanderHart and Lauren Dake discuss the bill, how it was derailed in the Legislature and why the governor thinks this time may be different.
‘OPB Politics Now’: What to make of Tina Kotek’s first year as Oregon’s governor
Tina Kotek is no stranger to Oregon politics, but her perception inside and outside Salem may have changed as she traded in the speaker’s gavel for the governor’s office.
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OPB senior political reporter Jeff Mapes spent more than a year researching, reporting and producing “Growing Oregon,” a six-part podcast and web series looking at the evolution of Oregon’s unique approach to growth and the impact it has on our lives today. Here’s the story behind the story. You can find the full series here, or through the OPB Politics Now feed on your favorite podcast app.