PoliticsOregon lawmakers say goodbye to Senate President Peter Courtney and slog toward a finishBy Sam Stites (OPB), Lauren Dake (OPB) and Dirk VanderHart (OPB)March 3, 2022 1 p.m.Colleagues admire the longest-serving legislator’s gift as an orator and affinity for amplifying underrepresented voices. 📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up