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WEB5 days ago · BY: Ben Botkin - September 19, 2024. Two deputy directors at the Oregon agency that trains and certifies police officers were fired last month and a third supervisor quit, public records obtained by the Capital Chronicle show. The Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training fired Brian Henson, the deputy director of …
Feds sending Oregon almost $43 million for roads damaged by …
WEBSep 16, 2024 · Oregon will receive nearly $43 million from the federal government to repair roads damaged by recent natural disasters, the state’s two U.S. senators announced Monday. The influx of federal funding comes as the state struggles to fill transportation funding gaps. The Oregon Department of ...
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WEBSep 9, 2024 · BY: Diana B. Carlin - September 10, 2024. A common complaint about presidential debates is that they change few minds. This year, with anywhere between 3% and 6% of likely voters undecided in early September and the closeness of the race, especially in the battleground states, that is more than enough to swing an election if a sizeable portion ...
Wrongly registered voters were a mistake, not a policy decision
WEB12 hours ago · The policy in Oregon is clear. According to the Secretary of State’s Office: “Only U.S. citizens may vote in Oregon elections. People must verify and attest they are U.S. citizens when registering to vote, and only voters who have registered in Oregon will have their ballot counted. Providing false information when registering to vote is a ...
A look inside the Oregon Capitol under construction
WEBJul 25, 2024 · A sign in the under-construction state Capitol on Monday, July 22. (Julia Shumway/Oregon Capital Chronicle) The state seal on the floor of the rotunda is covered with sheeting and flanked by machines that measure any movement. So far, the Capitol hasn’t shifted more than one-eighth of an inch.
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WEBThe Oregon Capital Chronicle, founded in 2021, is a professional, nonprofit news organization. We focus on deep and useful reporting on Oregon state government, politics and policy. Staffed by experienced journalists, the Capital Chronicle helps readers understand how those in government are using – or abusing – their power, what’s happening to taxpayer dollars, and […]
Latest Oregon economic forecast shows steady growth, uncertain …
WEBMay 29, 2024 · Oregon’s economy continues to grow steadily, if at a slower pace than it has in recent years, state economists told lawmakers on Wednesday. That includes April personal income tax collections coming in higher than expected, leaving a “fifty-fifty proposition” that Oregonians will receive a $582 million kicker tax credit in …
Oregon Capital Chronicle is 2 years old and stronger than ever
WEBOct 11, 2023 · Lynne Terry, who has more than 30 years of journalism experience, is Oregon Capital Chronicle's editor-in-chief. She previously was editor of The Lund Report, a highly regarded health news site; reported on health in her 18 years at The Oregonian, was a senior producer at Oregon Public Broadcasting and …
Latest Oregon economic forecast shows up to $1.7 billion …
WEBFeb 7, 2024 · Julia Shumway is the Capital Chronicle's deputy editor and lead political reporter. Before joining the Capital Chronicle in 2021, she was a legislative reporter for the Arizona Capitol Times in Phoenix and reported on local and state government and politics in Iowa, Nebraska and Bend.