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Former Portland council candidate Mozyrsky to campaign against city charter changes katu.com/news/politics/forme…

Former council candidate Mozyrsky to campaign against city charter changes

KATU - Charter change proposals - 4

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#BREAKING: Portland commission approves big changes to city government, sends to voters Details: katu.com/news/politics/portl…

Portland commission approves big changes to city government, sends to voters

The Portland Charter Commission approved Tuesday night by a 17-3 vote big changes to the way Portland’s government operates. The vote sends three proposed changes to Portland voters this November....

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Betsy Johnson says she'll support stronger background gun checks, raising age on gun purchases if elected Oregon governor #orpol katu.com/news/local/betsy-jo…

Betsy Johnson says she'll back checks, raising age on gun purchases if elected governor go

Former state Sen. Betsy Johnson, who is running for Oregon governor, said Tuesday that she will support stronger background checks on gun purchases as well as raising the age that people can buy...

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With four months until Oregon's May primary, we're going to delve into the Oregon governor's race. Joining KATU's Your Voice Your Vote this week is Pacific University professor and political analyst Jim Moore. katu.com/news/your-voice-you…

Analyst speaks following major shifts in Oregon's political landscape

With four months until Oregon's May primary, we're going to delve into the Oregon governor's race. Joining KATU's Your Voice Your Vote this week is Pacific University professor and political analyst...

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We are officially in an election year, and it's going to be a big one. Oregonians will be voting for a new governor in 2022. katu.com/news/your-voice-you…

One-on-one with Rep. Christine Drazan on run for Oregon governor

We are officially in an election year in Oregon, and it's going to be a big one. Oregonians will be voting for a new governor in 2022. The current governor, Kate Brown, can't run again due to term...

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It's one step forward, and two steps back when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic. We've seen a significant increase in new cases in Oregon this past week -- nearly 39,000, a record for our state. katu.com/news/your-voice-you…

OHSU analyst speaks on omicron's predicted impact on Oregon

It's one step forward, and two steps back when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic. We've seen a significant increase in new cases in Oregon this past week -- nearly 39,000, a record for our state....

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#BREAKING: Longtime Senate President Peter Courtney announces retirement from Legislature #orleg #orpol katu.com/news/politics/longt…

Longtime Senate President Peter Courtney announces retirement from Legislature

Sen. Peter Courtney, a long-time Democratic Oregon state legislator and powerful dealmaker at the Capitol, announced Wednesday to colleagues that he will retire and not seek reelection. In a text...

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In this new year, Oregonians will vote for a new governor. So far, more than two dozen people have filed to run for Oregon's May primary. katu.com/news/your-voice-you…

With start of 2022, countdown to Oregon's governor race begins

In this new year, Oregonians will vote for a new governor. Kate Brown, the current governor, can't run again due to term limits. That means there's a wide-open field for candidates. So far, more than...

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Joining the first program of the new year to discuss the dramatic increase in gun violence and what's being done to reduce it in 2022 is Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt. katu.com/news/your-voice-you…

Multnomah County DA speaks as Portland sees deadliest year in 2021

In 2021, there were hundreds of shooting incidents in Portland. For the past year, police responded to 69 gun-related deaths, 385 injuries, and 1,279 total shootings. Those figures are between three...

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Illegal operations across Oregon have created problems for those who live nearby. In Jackson County, officials say the illegal operations pose an imminent threat to the health and safety of its citizens. katu.com/news/your-voice-you…

Southern Oregon leaders grapple with illegal marijuana operations

Elected leaders and law enforcement in Southern Oregon say they're overrun and overwhelmed by illegal cannabis operations. Cannabis is the plant that producers marijuana and hemp. The difference is...

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One-on-one with Rep. Cliff Bentz on infrastructure package, Build Back Better Act katu.com/news/your-voice-you…

One-on-one with Rep. Cliff Bentz on infrastructure package, Build Back Better Act

Last month, Congress passed a national infrastructure bill that will pay for imrpvoding roads and bridges, providing broadband access for rural communities and fortifying the state’s power grid...

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The Oregon Legislature will meet on Monday for a special session that will focus on renters and landlords. katu.com/news/your-voice-you…

Oregon lawmaker speaks on goals of upcoming special session

The Oregon Legislature will meet on Monday for a special session that will focus on renters and landlords. The session will address a package put forward by the governor that looks to stop evictions...

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There are currently more than 100,000 job openings in the state of Oregon. Economists say that's the highest they've ever seen it. katu.com/news/your-voice-you…

Oregon economist breaks down contributing factors to labor shortage

How significant is the labor shortage right now? There are currently more than 100,000 job openings in the state of Oregon. Economists say that's the highest they've ever seen it. Joining KATU's Your...

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As 2021 comes to a close, we're asking members of Oregon's Congressional delegation to bring us up to date on the work that's underway in Washington D.C. katu.com/news/your-voice-you…

Rep. Bonamici speaks on priorities in Congress as 2021 comes to a close

As 2021 comes to a close, we're asking members of Oregon's Congressional delegation to bring us up to date on the work that's underway in Washington D. C. Joining KATU's Your Voice Your Vote for a...

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Earlier this week, Congressman Peter DeFazio announced that he will not be running for another term. Pacific University Professor Jim Moore shares his analysis on what this means for next year's midterm elections. katu.com/news/your-voice-you…

Political analyst speaks on Rep. DeFazio's retirement, midterm elections

Earlier this week, Congressman Peter DeFazio announced that he will not be running for another term, after a nearly 36-year career in the House of Representatives. The 4th Congressional District...

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The House of Representatives has passed the Build Back Better Act, a social spending bill that's part of President Joe Biden's agenda, and it now lays in the hands of the Senate. katu.com/news/your-voice-you…

One-on-one with Oregon's Sen. Ron Wyden

The House of Representatives has passed the Build Back Better Act, a social spending bill that's part of President Joe Biden's agenda, and it now lays in the hands of the Senate. Joining KATU's Your...

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U.S. Congressman Peter DeFazio (D-OR) is retiring after 36 years in Congress, his office said Wednesday. katu.com/news/local/oregon-r…

Oregon Rep. Peter DeFazio announces retirement, will not seek re-election in 2022

U. S. Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Oregon, is retiring after 36 years in Congress, his office said Wednesday. DeFazioa Democrat from Springfield, Oregon -- has represented the state’s 4th Congressional...

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Portland City Commissioners Dan Ryan and Jo Ann Hardesty are up for reelection next year. This week’s guest is among those challenging Hardesty for Position 3 on the council, Rene Gonzalez. katu.com/news/your-voice-you…

Portland business owner Rene Gonzalez on running for City Commissioner Position 3

Portland City Commissioners Dan Ryan and Jo Ann Hardesty are up for reelection next year. This week’s guest is among those challenging Commissioner Hardesty for Position 3 on the council. Rene...

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The Portland Police Association (PPA), the union that represents the city's officers, elected a new president this month, Sgt. Aaron Schmautz. He speaks about the current state of affairs and the goals he has for the future. katu.com/news/your-voice-you…

One-on-one with new Portland police union president, Sgt. Aaron Schmautz

The Portland Police Association (PPA), the union that represents the city's officers, elected a new president this month. Sgt. Aaron Schmautzsteps into the role after a three-month-long election...

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Joining KATU News' Your Voice Your Vote this week is an Oregon congressman who has been working for years on the country's infrastructure and transportation needs, Representative Peter DeFazio. katu.com/news/your-voice-you…

Rep. DeFazio breaks down what federal infrastructure bill means for Oregon

President Joe Biden is scheduled to sign the massive infrastructure bill into law on Monday in a White House ceremony. It's one of the key components of his agenda, along with the Build Back Better...

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