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Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP pick in 2000, dead at 82
Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, who nearly won the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed 2000 election and who almost became Republican John McCain’s running mate eight years later, has died, according to a statement issued by his family.
Influence sought by Oregon first lady isn’t unique nationally, but has caused trouble for Kotek
While novel in Oregon, other states have offices like the one First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson is pursuing.
Donald Trump assails judge and his daughter after gag order in New York hush-money criminal case
Donald Trump has lashed out at the New York judge who put him under a gag order that bars him from commenting publicly about witnesses, prosecutors, court staff and jurors in his upcoming hush-money criminal trial.
Longview’s ousted city manager signals plans to sue over breach of contract
Kris Swanson, who was ostensibly fired March 13, called her dismissal a "confusing and reckless" decision sprung by a trio of new city councilors.
Oregon first lady will bring staff, security detail to out-of-state conference
The details emerge as First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson's role in her wife's administration have raised questions.
Why is Japan changing its ban on exporting lethal weapons, and why is it so controversial?
The controversial decision to allow international arms sales is expected to help secure Japan's role in a year-old project to develop a new fighter jet together with Italy and the U.K., but it's also part of a move to build up Japan's arms industry and bolster its role in global affairs.
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek’s chief of staff is leaving, 2 other top aides in flux
Gov. Tina Kotek's office is seeing its first major changes at the top since she entered this role.
‘OPB Politics Now’: Environmental takeaways from Oregon’s legislative session
Oregon lawmakers accomplished many things during the short session, but environmental policies were not at the top of the docket. But that doesn’t mean nothing passed the legislative finish line.
Oregon lawmakers send money for housing projects down the drain — literally
This legislative session, state lawmakers are sending roughly $100 million taxpayer dollars directly to cities to upgrade aging infrastructure and sewer systems, both of which can impede housing development.
Biden cancels nearly $6 billion in student debt for public service workers
Because of past administrative failures, the some 78,000 affected public service workers such as nurses and teachers never got the relief they were entitled to under the law, Biden said.