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Is There Any Money For Schools? Apr 28, 2017

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Voters across Oregon will decide whether to devote millions to new school construction this May. At the same time, the Legislature is trying to come up with school funding for the next two years. We talk to OPB education reporter Rob Manning about a proposed $790 million construction bond in the Portland Public School district. Senior political reporter Jeff Mapes also updates us on the budget negotiations in Salem. Geoff Norcross hosts.

What’s Dead and What’s Alive Halfway Through the Legislative Session? Apr 21, 2017

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Now that we’re about halfway through this legislative session, OPB political reporters Jeff Mapes and Chris Lehman join host Julie Sabatier to talk about which bills are dead and which ones are moving forward. And how budget negotiations heated up this week.

Greg Walden Faces the Music Apr 14, 2017

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Oregon’s only Republican member of Congress is holding six town hall meetings in his district this month, and boy do his constituents have a lot to say! This time, host Geoff Norcross talks with OPB senior political reporter Jeff Mapes and Bend reporter Amanda Peacher about the raucous reception Rep. Greg Walden has gotten so far, and what it might mean for his reelection bid next year.

Taxes are Imminent! Apr 07, 2017

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With Tax Day approaching, we dig into tax reform efforts at the national, state and local levels. OPB senior political reporter Jeff Mapes brings us input from former Oregon Sen. Bob Packwood on the joys and pitfalls of overhauling the federal tax code. We’ll also talk with Oregonian reporter Anna Marum about the big fight brewing over a proposed state tax on corporations. And Multnomah County government wants to protect us all from the dangers of sugary drinks the only way it knows how... with taxes of course! Julie Sabatier hosts.

EXTRA: Peter Courtney on Politics, Pessimism and More Mar 31, 2017

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We bring you a wide-ranging interview with Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney from OPB's Think Out Loud. As you'll discover right away, he's not only a fixture in Oregon politics — he's a real character.

Oregon Resists Trump Mar 31, 2017

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Oregon’s leaders are picking fights with the Trump administration on a number of issues. The administration is pushing back, threatening to withhold grants from states that don’t get in line. Host Geoff Norcross talks with OPB’s senior political reporter Jeff Mapes and EarthFix reporter Jes Burns about Oregon's differences with the federal government on immigration, environmental regulations, and marijuana legalization.

Liberals vs Liberals at Portland City Hall Mar 24, 2017

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Portland commissioners are trying to enact a progressive agenda, but activists in council chambers are yelling at them to focus more on police reform and homelessness. With supporters of liberal causes pitted against one another, who wins? And we’ll touch on the Northwest’s role in the stalled effort to repeal Obamacare. Host Julie Sabatier talks with OPB news director Anna Griffin and senior political reporter Jeff Mapes.

Walden Works On Health Care Mar 17, 2017

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Description: Oregon GOP Congressman Greg Walden is at the center of Republican efforts to replace the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare). The bill his committee came up with is not universally loved by Republicans, and it might not even make it to the president’s desk. This time, host Geoff Norcross talks with Bloomberg News health reporter Anna Edney and OPB senior political reporter Jeff Mapes about the political consequences of this effort.

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