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**OPB Politics Now**

OPB Politics Now is a weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into the hottest political topics in Oregon and the Northwest. Every Friday, OPB’s political reporters and special guests offer in-depth analysis, discussion and insight into candidates, events and issues.

Latest Episodes:

Special Episode: Oregon Governor Kate Brown Talks Legislative Session Jul 02, 2019

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OPB’s Dave Miller spoke to Oregon Governor Kate Brown in this special episode of OPB Politics Now.

Wrapping Up The Wild, Weird Oregon Legislature Session Jul 01, 2019

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The Oregon legislature finished its work this weekend with a flurry of votes. And despite the nine-day Republican walkout, Democrats left Salem with a lot of what they wanted. On a special episode of OPB Politics Now, OPB reporters Jeff Mapes, Lauren Dake and Dirk VanderHart break down the 2019 session and look at how it will change life for Oregonians.

The Demise of HB 2020 And The Rise of the Senate Republicans Jun 28, 2019

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After skipping work for nine days, the 11 Senate Republicans are coming back to town. Victorious.

Republicans Walk Out Again Jun 21, 2019

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Senate President Peter Courtney is vowing to fine Republican senators who walked off the job. And he’s getting Governor Kate Brown’s help to send out the state police to round up the errant lawmakers. And one Republican senator warned that the state police better send bachelors because he won’t be taken into custody.

Oregon Looks To Fight Climate Change Jun 14, 2019

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Oregon leaders are poised to take a crack at fighting climate change with legislators on the verge of passing a landmark cap-and-trade bill that aims to significantly curb the state’s carbons emissions. But can it work? And will it even pass? OPB reporters Jeff Mapes, Dirk Vanderhart and Cassandra Profita look at the potential impact of this sweeping legislation on our latest episode of OPB Politics Now.

It’s Legislative Pop Quiz Time Jun 07, 2019

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The Oregon legislature is headed into its final weeks, and there is too much happening to fit into one podcast. So we’re doing things a little differently. It’s legislative pop quiz time.

The Cost of Changing Election Campaign Finance Limits And Remembering Jackie Winters May 31, 2019

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This week at the Oregon legislature, lawmakers started work on campaign finance limits that don’t go quite as far as you might expect. And they mourned one of their own. We look at how much those campaign finance changes might change elections and examine Senator Jackie Winters’ life and legacy.

Portland Budget Discussion Sets Stage For Unpleasant 2020 Campaign Season May 24, 2019

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Portland’s city council just passed its yearly budget, and things got ugly. This week, we unpack the budget, and how it’s setting the stage for a very unpleasant 2020 campaign season in Oregon’s largest city.

Oregon’s Biggest Kicker Yet And Landmark School Funding May 17, 2019

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Bills on vaccines and guns are out. Landmark school funding is in, and this year’s Legislative session shows no sign of slowing down. On this week’s OPB Politics Now, we hash out a hectic week in Salem, and why you might, or might not, have some money coming your way.

Senate Republicans Walk Out Of the Oregon Statehouse: Now What? May 10, 2019

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Republican members of the Oregon Senate walked off the job this week to prevent a vote on a $2-billion tax plan for public schools. In the latest edition of the OPB Politics Now podcast, political reporters Jeff Mapes, Dirk VanderHart and Lauren Dake explain what’s behind their walkout and what they hope to accomplish.

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