Rep. Knute Buehler (R-Bend) announced on his Facebook page Monday that he is entertaining the idea of running for Governor in 2016. “Next year’s election in Oregon will be unique with three statewide offices up for election without an elected incumbent. I have an important decision to make,” he wrote. “Should I run for re-election […]
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READ: Gov. Kate Brown’s Inaugural Speech
Gov. Kate Brown was sworn in this morning in Salem, following the resignation of Gov. John Kitzhber. Learn more about the new governor here and here. Then read the full text of her inaugural speech below. – – – – – Governors Roberts and Kulongoski, tribal leaders, Speaker Kotek, President Courtney, honored colleagues, good morning. […]
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Meet the New Boss
With some pitiful irony, the full deterioration of John Kitzhaber’s brief fourth term arrived on Friday the 13. But more painful, it was the day before Oregon’s birthday. (Nope, no one in Salem was asking the governor to blow out the candles this year.) But what is particularly odd about the rapid demise and departure […]