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Wed, Mar 14 2012
Oregon Sustainability Center Update
The 2012 legislative session came and went without authorizing funding for the Oregon Sustainability Center. What's next? Is the project still alive?
Mon, Mar 5 2012
What's the Holdup?
What are lawmakers fighting over as they prepare to wrap up the legislative session?
Thu, Mar 1 2012
Legislative Check-In
When will the short session wrap up and what's still on the table?
Thu, Feb 23 2012
Ethics in Salem
Two lawmakers want to rewrite the conflict-of-interest rules for the Oregon House of Representatives.
Thu, Feb 23 2012
Ways & Means
The Ways & Means committee is making weighty decisions about the state budget as well as many other pieces of legislation as the short session draws to a close.
Thu, Feb 23 2012
Capitol Coverage
With a week left in the short session, we check in with two reporters covering the 2012 Oregon Legislature.
Fri, Feb 10 2012
Coordinated Care
Health care legislation is moving quickly in the short session of the Oregon legislature. What changes are on the horizon?
Wed, Feb 8 2012
Reading the Revenue Tea Leaves
The Oregon Office of Economic Analysis releases its quarterly revenue forecast Wednesday morning. How will these numbers affect budget negotiations in the short legislative session?
Fri, Feb 3 2012
Legislating Handguns
Two lawmakers have introduced legislation that would affect handgun owners in Oregon.
Fri, Feb 3 2012
Kicking Off the 2012 Session
We'll talk with Senate President Peter Courtney and House Co-Speaker Bruce Hanna about their priorities for the 2012 legislative session.
Wed, Feb 1 2012
Conversation with Governor Kitzhaber
We'll sit down with Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber to talk about the short 2012 legislative session, balancing the budget and his position on the dealth penalty, among other issues. What would you like to ask him?
Tue, Jan 31 2012
Survey Indicates a More Optimistic Oregon
Oregon Public Broadcasting and DHM Research conducted a survey to find out how Oregonians feel about state spending and policy issues.
Mon, Jan 30 2012
Occupy's Latest
From establishing a new office space to preparing for the legislative sesssion, Occupy Portland continues to be busy. We'll find out the latest.
Mon, Jan 16 2012
The Legislature's Racial Equity Report Card
A coalition of Oregon community groups has created a report card that grades the Oregon legislature on its efforts to address racial inequity. How did the lawmakers fare?
Thu, Dec 15 2011
Worst Charities in Oregon
How does the Oregon Department of Justice rank what it calls the "worst charities" operating in the state?
Tue, Dec 13 2011
PERS Follow-Up
We continue our conversation about the now-public benefits of retirees in Oregon's Public Employees Retirement System with its director and others.
Thu, Dec 1 2011
Washington's Special Session
The Washington Legislature began a special session this week to address a $1.4 billion budget shortfall. The session opened amid demonstrations by a coalition of Occupy Olympia and union members.
Mon, Jul 18 2011
Caylee's Law
Does Oregon need a law requiring parents to report a missing child within 24 hours?
Fri, Jul 1 2011
Sine Die
As the legislature adjourns, we look at what got accomplished and what loose ends were left hanging until 2012.
Fri, Jun 24 2011
Bill Blocks New Hookah Bars
If signed into law, a bill that just passed in the Legislature would prevent new hookah lounges from opening in the state. How would this affect you?
Thu, Jun 9 2011
Live from Salem
We'll broadcast live from Salem to talk about what's on legislators' minds as the 2011 session enters the home stretch and we'll meet a lobbyist who developed an app to track votes.
Thu, May 26 2011
The Capitol Art Collection
What's the story of the art that hangs on the walls of Oregon's Capitol, and who's paying attention to it?
Thu, May 26 2011
Live from Salem
We'll broadcast live from Salem to get an update on some hot button issues, like kicker reform, and to get some different takes on how the legislative process really works (and sometimes doesn't).
Wed, May 25 2011
Medical Marijuana Update
Medical marijuana is legal in more than a dozen states — but not under federal law. We'll find out how that affects Oregon's and Washington's approach right now.
Mon, May 23 2011
Zebra Mussels Found
Non-native zebra mussels have arrived in Oregon. Now what?
Mon, May 23 2011
Redrawing the Battle Lines
Will a closely divided legislature be able to agree on a redistricting plan?
Mon, May 16 2011
Public Records Reform
Attorney General John Kroger introduced a bill aiming to strengthen Oregon's public records law. Is it necessary?
Thu, Apr 28 2011
Live from Salem
We'll broadcast live from the Capitol to catch up on some of the bills we've been following throughout the 2011 legislative session and discuss some new legislation that came to floor this week.
Thu, Apr 14 2011
Live from Salem
We'll be broadcasting again from the Capitol, talking about freedom of expression, ethical issues in the Treasury and meeting a new Capital Person.
Thu, Mar 31 2011
Live from Salem
We'll be broadcasting again from the Capitol, talking about capital gains, the co-chairs' budget and other issues.
Thu, Mar 17 2011
Live from Salem
We'll be broadcasting again from the Capitol, talking with legislators and others about issues of state-wide political importance.
Thu, Mar 3 2011
Live from Salem
Think Out Loud travels to Salem once again to talk about some issues of state-wide political importance.
Thu, Feb 3 2011
TOL in Salem
We talk with legislators in Salem as they get down to business in the 2011 session.
Tue, Jan 11 2011
Kicking Off A New Session
What's ahead for lawmakers and lobbyists in the 2011 legislative session?
Mon, Jan 3 2011
Restructuring Higher Education
If the state gives up its control over Oregon's public universities, how will that affect faculty, students and administrators?
Tue, Dec 7 2010
Compromise
As the Oregon legislature prepares for an upcoming session that has a 30-30 split in the House, will lawmakers be willing to compromise to get things done?
Wed, Oct 20 2010
State Elections
What are the big races in the state legislature this election season?
Wed, Aug 25 2010
Bracing for Bad Budget Numbers
What is the best response to a wider than anticipated hole in the state's budget?
Thu, Mar 18 2010
Oregon's Stimulus
How well has the state's stimulus package worked?
Fri, Feb 26 2010
End of the Special Session
What stood out for you in the Legislature's special session?
Mon, Feb 22 2010
Going Annual?
How would you vote on a proposal that would change the state constitution so the legislature could meet every year?
Mon, Feb 8 2010
Checking Credit
Should an employer be allowed to look at your credit history before they hire you?
Mon, Feb 1 2010
Kicking the Kicker?
Should the Oregon Legislature leave alone, change or completely kick the income tax refund known as "the kicker"?
Wed, Oct 28 2009
Legislating from Home
Should Oregon legislators meet — and vote — from home instead of from Salem?
Wed, Oct 21 2009
Race and Representation
How important is it that your elected representatives share your ethnic or racial background?
Tue, Jun 2 2009
Forest Values
What's the best way to assess the value of a forest?
Thu, Apr 30 2009
Cutting the Budget
Who should decide how to cut education budgets?
Wed, Mar 11 2009
Raising Revenue: Corps and Brews
Are higher beer and corporate minimum taxes good ways to raise state revenue?
Thu, Feb 5 2009
Budget Cuts Are Coming
How should the state deal with its $800 million budget shortfall?
Tue, Feb 26 2008
Well, Wasn't That Special?
Did the special session convince you that Oregon's legislators should be meeting more regularly -- or is once every two years enough for you?
