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The Oregon Metro Regional Center on Southeast Grand Avenue in Portland, Oregon, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019.

FILE - The Metro Council decided it would not ask voters to extend a regional homeless services tax.

What comes next for Portland-area homeless services tax

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Metro, the regional government agency for Washington, Clackamas and Multnomah counties, decided to hold off on asking voters for a renewal of the homeless services tax on the November ballot.

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Oregon Legislature wraps up a busy session

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The gavel came down on this year’s session of the Oregon Legislature on Friday. Legislators failed to pass a controversial funding package for transportation and infrastructure. They also took up gun bills, civil commitment, wildfire funding and many other issues. OPB political reporter Dirk VanderHart helps us understand it all.











REBROADCAST: Isaka Shamsud-Din

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Portland artist and activist Isaka Shamsud-Din has captured the lives and histories of African Americans in paintings throughout his life. He draws on his experiences growing up in Portland for his work. His exhibit, "Rock of Ages," is currently on display at the Portland Art Museum. We spoke to him in January 2020.




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