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Communication is critical to forming political ideals

Why do we find it difficult to discuss matters of national, state and even local importance with people…

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Unfunded mandates show state’s lack of leadership

In politics, it’s easy to pass the buck — or the blame — through the age-old practice of…

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Lunch form a critical part of school year

As a parent, you will receive many forms, pieces of paper, permission slips, art work and so forth…

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Could anyone have stopped the Canyon Creek Fire?

On Aug. 14, The Oregonian distributed a special 20-page report, the culmination of a year-long investigation into the…

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Combating mental illness and drug addiction

Across Oregon, I’ve talked with many families who are struggling with mental illness and drug addiction. These touch…

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Measure 97 bails out PERS

The bill to provide outsized pensions to government workers in Oregon is coming due. A new report on…

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Get a healthy start to the new school year with vaccinations

In August, you’ll see back-to-school ads from virtually every store. These ads will try to convince you that…

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Shortfalls crippling rural counties

Across the West, rural counties, school districts and local governments that once depended on natural resources such as…

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A better way forward for Oregon and America

As I listen to people during meetings throughout our state (I recently held my 51st town hall since…

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Platforms offer insight into key ag issues

The two major political parties have approved their 2016 platforms. While presidential candidates of both stripes have in…

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