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Winter Storm Prompts a State of Emergency

Gov. Brown’s Jan. 11 declaration will assist communities in need; meanwhile, the school year has been extended
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You weren’t the only one thinking this recent round of winter storms was a really, really bad one. This afternoon, Oregon Governor Kate Brown declared a state of emergency in Oregon on account of the severe winter storm conditions across the state.  “As snow continues to accumulate and local authorities respond to provide core services […]

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Candidates – Elections 2016

The Source Weekly’s Endorsements for 2016 Candidates
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Governor Kate Brown The looming budgetary shortfalls in Salem are of epic proportion. The shortfalls in education, public infrastructure spending, the public employee retirement system (PERS) and health care obligations are a wake up call for good governance. It’s enough to make a voter want to hit the reset button—but that would be foolish. Gov. […]

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READ: Gov. Kate Brown’s Inaugural Speech

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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

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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 […]

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Can A Mormon and Republican De-Throne Governor Kitzhaber?

Rep. Dennis Richardson stops in for an interview
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With Oregon’s general elections about 100 days away, gubernatorial candidate Rep. Dennis Richardson recently stopped by our offices to talk about his reasons for running for governor, economic development and his stand on social issues. A graduate of Brigham Young University’s law school and a trial lawyer for more than 30 years, Richardson also has […]

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