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'OPB Politics Now': Oregon Governor Tina Kotek stops by OPB
The governor stopped by the studio to discuss her housing policy, the Trump administration and more.
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‘OPB Politics Now’: A deep dive on Oregon’s education system
A deep dive on special education funding, pandemic learning loss and what to do with Oregon's education funding.
'OPB Politics Now': Why Portland and Multnomah County’s budgets are so bleak but Oregon’s is stable
It's budget season in the government world and the overall outlook varies widely depending on where you look.
'OPB Politics Now': ‘What’s the plan?’ Oregonians push back, ask questions at town halls
The Trump administration's federal job cuts, led by Elon Musk and DOGE, were a main topic at town halls in Oregon.
'OPB Politics Now': Recapping Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s confirmation hearing
The former U.S. representative from Oregon went before a Senate committee in Washington, D.C., this week.
'OPB Politics Now': A legislative check-in one month into the Salem session
A look behind the scenes at stories, legislation and themes emerging in Salem so far.
‘OPB Politics Now’: Tina Kotek’s climate legacy — so far
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is halfway through her four-year term.
'OPB Politics Now': How Trump’s federal funding freeze landed in Oregon
Federal funding plays a big role in state government, as OPB's political team explains this week.
Roundup: Oregon and Washington respond to President Trump’s active first week
Through a whirlwind of executive orders and pronouncements, President Trump’s second term swiftly created a seismic shift in federal policy. Here’s a quick look at how Trump’s first week is playing out in the Northwest.
'OPB Politics Now': The second Trump administration and the Pacific Northwest
A conversation about tariffs, immigration and what people in Central Oregon had to say about the return of President Donald Trump.
‘OPB Politics Now’: Previewing Oregon’s 2025 legislative session
Republicans and Democrats head to Salem for the long legislative session with many big debates looming.
Growing Oregon
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.