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OPB Politics Now: Stay tuned for election previews Sep 25, 2020

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Kate Brown vetoing budget bills, Oregon GOP and the voter pamphlet deadline Sep 18, 2020

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We’re catching up on an assortment of Oregon politics this week. Governor Kate Brown announced she will veto budget bills -- but those vetoes might not be legal. And the Oregon Republican Party will appear in your voter pamphlet after all-- because nobody is quite sure what constitutes a deadline these days.

Family members of Oregonians killed by police on grief, community and next steps Sep 04, 2020

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Three months after George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer, the U.S. is continuing to grapple with how to address police violence and systemic racism against Black Americans. For four Oregonians whose loved ones were killed by police, the past few months have been a time of processing grief, building community and coming up with strategies to end police violence. Joe Keller’s son Deontae Keller was killed by Portland police in 1996. Kayla Washington’s father Jason Washington was killed by Portland State University police in 2018. Donna Hayes’ grandson Quanice Hayes was killed by Portland police in 2017. Stephanie Babb’s brother Brian Babb was killed by Eugene police in 2015.

Oregon’s role at the Republican National Convention Aug 28, 2020

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Oregon is dominated by Democrats, but Portland played an important role this week in the Republican National Convention. This week, we look at GOP efforts to make Portland a symbol in President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign. And we’ll examine whether there are any benefits for Republicans hoping to eat away at Democratic majorities in Oregon.

Ted Wheeler Doesn’t Have An Answer Aug 21, 2020

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Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler says he doesn’t see a clear path to ending the nightly violence between police and protesters that have capped daily demonstrations for racial equity for more than two months now. On this week’s OPB Politics Now, reporters Rebecca Ellis and Dirk VanderHart talk through Ellis’ recent interview with the mayor, in which he acknowledged that he hasn’t figured out how to balance the public’s right to protest with a need to stop a small subgroup of demonstrators from committing vandalism.

Whirlwind Special Session Aug 12, 2020

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Oregon lawmakers finished a whirlwind legislative session on Monday. They worked 15 hours. They passed 11 bills. And they managed to close a $1.5 billion budget shortfall.

Countdown to Portland’s special election Aug 07, 2020

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Portlanders have just a few more days to decide who they want to fill the City Council seat previously held by Commissioner Nick Fish, who died in January. This week, the candidates spoke to OPB Think Out Loud host Dave Miller about their stances on everything ranging from policing to the pandemic.

Behind the scenes of the deal to remove federal officers from Portland Jul 31, 2020

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There’s a new sheriff in town when it comes to protecting the federal courthouse in downtown Portland. Gov. Kate Brown struck a deal with the Trump administration to remove federal officers whose presence has brought massive protests back downtown. In this episode, we go behind the scenes of that deal, and talk about what’s next.

Portland City Politics With A Side Of Tear Gas Jul 24, 2020

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Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler waded into the crowd of protesters fighting for racial justice this week -- and he got tear gassed by federal officers. But did that wash away his political problems?

Portland, A City Under Siege? Jul 17, 2020

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This week, federal officials described Portland as a city under siege. Local leaders say the only occupying force is federal law enforcement. In this episode, we’re examining the ongoing fight over downtown protests -- and Portland’s emerging role as a political symbol for President Trump.

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