Lane County Levy Seeks Funds To Hold Prisoners
In Lane County, jail officials can't hold many offenders for more than a few hours. Lane is one of several southern Oregon counties grappling with the loss of federal timber payments.
Metro Has The Land, But Needs Money To Make It Parks
OPB | May 15, 2013 6:03 p.m.
Metro-area voters will decide next week whether to spend millions of dollars to clean up and maintain natural areas bought over the last two decades.
Clackamas County: Stuck On The Third Rail Of Light Rail Politics
OPB | May 07, 2013 6 a.m.
Light rail is on the ballot this month in Clackamas County. The Portland-Milwaukie light rail line has been controversial south in Clackamas for years.
Much Ado About Fluoridation As May Vote Gets Closer
OPB | April 23, 2013 4:17 p.m.
Advocates for fluoridating Portland's water gathered Tuesday morning to say their opponents have been spreading myths about the safety of the proposal.
Why Congress Has Reasons Not To Be Bipartsan
NPR | May 20, 2013 2:19 a.m.
There are political incentives for lawmakers to play up their disagreements.
Is There Really A Second-Term Curse?
NPR | May 20, 2013 2:06 a.m.
Many presidents have had a tough time during the back half of an eight-year presidency.
It's Too Late To Mail Ballots For Tuesday's Special Election
OPB | May 19, 2013 10:04 p.m.
Tuesday is Oregon’s special election. You should have received your ballot by now, and it’s due back by 8 p.m. election day.
Nonconservative Groups Say IRS Scrutinized Them, Too
NPR | May 19, 2013 3:46 p.m.
Some liberal groups and journalism organizations say their applications also faced long delays.
Political Takeaways: Headaches For The White House
NPR | May 19, 2013 11:11 a.m.
Controversies dominated this past week's political headlines, leaving the Obama White House on the defensive, trying to contain any lasting damage. Host Rachel Martin talks with NPR's Mara Liasson.
Tesla Rides High, But Faces Formidable Foe: Car Dealers
NPR | May 18, 2013 9:51 p.m.
National auto dealer groups are battling Tesla in court, and in statehouses.
Immigration Bill Chugs Along, But Some See Deal-Breakers
NPR | May 18, 2013 4:23 a.m.
More than 300 amendments have been proposed as the bill works its way through committee.
Highly Charged IRS Case Pulls In Political Agendas
NPR | May 18, 2013 4:23 a.m.
Underneath all the politics, there's a policy question that hasn't been addressed.
What A Week: White House Rattled By Controversy
NPR | May 18, 2013 4:23 a.m.
NPR's Ari Shapiro joins host Scott Simon to talk about the Obama administration's week. The president was buffeted by revelations that the IRS had targeted Tea Party groups seeking tax-exempt status and that the Justice Department had subpoenaed reporter phone records. On top of that, Republicans continue to allege that the White House engaged in a cover-up of talking points about the attack in Benghazi, Libya.
Why The IRS Scandal Is Built To Last
NPR | May 17, 2013 5:41 p.m.
The IRS scandal may outlast the others thanks to a combination of factors.
