We discuss the ins and outs of politics without being political.

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Congressman Cliff Bentz discusses some of the differences between how Oregon&#39;s State Legislature functions and how Congress operates. https://bentz.house.gov/about

Congressman Cliff Bentz discusses some of the differences between how Oregon's State Legislature functions and how Congress operates.



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The Differences Between the State Legislature and Congress - Congressman Cliff Bentz

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Last week I interviewed Oregon Governor Kate Brown. We discussed the various responsibilities of a governor and how Oregonians can learn more about the office of Governor.In the interview, Gov. Brown references the <a href="https://sos.oregon.gov/blue-book/Pages/default.aspx" rel="nofollow">Oregon Blue Book</a>, an almanac and fact book about Oregon. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn interesting facts about Oregon.

Last week I interviewed Oregon Governor Kate Brown. We discussed the various responsibilities of a governor and how Oregonians can learn more about the office of Governor.

Please remember that these podcasts are intended to be educational without being political. I attempt to interview people of all political persuasions about various governance topics so that the public can become more informed on how government operates. I hope you find them beneficial.

In the interview, Gov. Brown references the Oregon Blue Book, an almanac and fact book about Oregon. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn interesting facts about Oregon.

The Role of Governor - Oregon Governor Kate Brown

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Oregon State Senator Steiner Hayward (Budget Co-chair) discusses how the Emergency Board (E-Board) functions. https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/steinerhayward

Oregon State Senator Steiner Hayward (Budget Co-chair) discusses how the Emergency Board (E-Board) functions.



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Emergency Board - Senator Steiner Hayward (Oregon Budget Co-chair)

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Josh Balloch discusses the creation of Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs) in Oregon and lobbying in the healthcare sector.

Josh Balloch discusses the creation of Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs) in Oregon and lobbying in the healthcare sector.

CCOs and Health Care Lobbying - Josh Balloch (Oregon Lobbyist)

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Lobbyist, Jeff Newgard of Peak Policy discusses the process of lobbying specific to tax lobbying. https://www.peakpolicy.com/

Lobbyist, Jeff Newgard of Peak Policy discusses the process of lobbying, specific to tax lobbying, in the state of Oregon.



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Tax Lobbying - Jeff Newgard (Oregon Lobbyist)

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<a href="https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/reschke" rel="nofollow">Rep. Reschke</a> discusses the Revenue process in the State of Oregon. <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/das/OEA/Documents/2022_OEA_Meeting_Dates.pdf" rel="nofollow">Oregon Revenue Forecast Calendar</a><a href="https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/lro" rel="nofollow">Oregon&#39;s Legislative Revenue Office</a><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/dor/Pages/index.aspx" rel="nofollow">Oregon Department of Revenue Website</a><a href="https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021I1/Committees/HREV/Overview" rel="nofollow">Oregon House Revenue Committee</a><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/das/OEA/Pages/OEAlistserv.aspx" rel="nofollow">Sign up to receive Oregon Revenue Email Updates</a>

Rep. Reschke discusses the Revenue process in the State of Oregon. 



Revenue - Rep. E. Werner Reschke

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Representative Jessica George discusses her experience with the appointment process to the Oregon State Legislature.https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/george

Representative Jessica George discusses her experience with the appointment process to the Oregon State Legislature.

The Appointment Process - Rep. Jessica George

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Representative Christine Goodwin discusses her experience with the appointment process to the Oregon State Legislature.https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/goodwin

The Appointment Process - Rep. Christine Goodwin

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Obie Rutledge, Deputy Chief Clerk for the Oregon Legislature, discusses the life of a bill from conception to being signed into law.(https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/chief-clerk)

The Life of a Bill - Obie Rutledge

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Karin Power, Oregon State Representative House District 41 (Milwaukee), discusses principles for passing bipartisan legislation and what it means to sponsor a bill.(https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/power)

Bipartisanship & Bill Sponsorship - Representative Karin Power