Author: Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle | Redmond Spokesman

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Government

Gov. Kotek proposes using $160 million from state’s ‘rainy day fund’ for one-time wildfire funding

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Bend

Bentz defends Republican tax and spending bill, despite costs and cuts impacting his district

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Government

Oregon Republicans say Dems delaying vote on wildfire map repeal to get votes for wildfire funding

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Business

Proposal to impose penalties on private utilities delaying wildfire lawsuits quietly moves forward

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Marketplace