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Kotek, Kitzhaber urge Oregon’s lone Republican Rep. to vote against Medicaid cuts
Oregon Rep. Cliff Bentz voted for the version of the reconciliation bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in May, but the version of the bill now awaiting a vote includes new cuts to Medicaid that were not in the House version of the bill.

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Oregon Democrats move revamped road funding bill toward crucial floor votes
After tweaks that reduced its price tag, HB 2025 found at least one Republican supporter.

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Massive Oregon transportation bill moves forward – but splits Democrats
A Democratic senator’s removal from a key committee Friday inspired backlash from some in the party.

Oregon Senate Majority Leader Kayse Jama says Democrats prioritize Oregonians’ needs with budget, transportation bill
“Think Out Loud” guest host Geoff Norcross spoke with Senate Majority Leader Kayse Jama, D-Portland, to get his thoughts on progress toward sine die.

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Republicans target Southwest Washington Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez as vulnerable Democrat in midterms
While Republicans are targeting Gluesenkamp Perez, the incumbent may benefit from being in the minority party next year.

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Oregon Democrats propose major new spending as part of budget ‘rebalance’
A handful of budget bills proposed by Oregon state lawmakers would steer more than $420 million out the door for social services, wildfire and more.
At Gresham town hall, Rep. Dexter addresses Democrats' response to Trump amid voter calls to ‘fight back’
It was a raucous crowd at Centennial High School where U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter was hosting her first solo, in-person town hall since being elected to Congress.

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Oregon House GOP calls for tax cuts, housing fix. But Democrats hold the cards
In a press conference at the Oregon State Capitol, Republican party leaders blamed high taxes and excessive regulations for increasing costs, driving people out of the state and making it harder to work, live and manage a business.

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Oregon’s top Democrats begin thinking through a Trump response
Gov. Tina Kotek convened a closed-door meeting this week to help statewide officials and top lawmakers begin thinking through how to react to the incoming presidential administration.

US Senate approves stalled federal judicial nominee in Oregon
Mustafa Taher Kasubhai was confirmed 51 to 44, to lifetime appointment as a U.S. District Court Judge in Oregon.