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]]> episodic no Duane Stark duane@duanestark.org false full The Differences Between the State Legislature and Congress - Congressman Cliff Bentz The Differences Between the State Legislature and Congress - Congressman Cliff Bentz 10 1 Duane Stark Congressman Cliff Bentz discusses some of the differences between how Oregon'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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]]> <p>Congressman Cliff Bentz discusses some of the differences between how Oregon&#39;s State Legislature functions and how Congress operates.</p><p><br></p><p>https://bentz.house.gov/about</p><p><br></p> 3ced4f9a-c890-4e1e-b203-e77dd05f1e72 https://duanestark.org/apolitical-politics-1 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 20:16:58 +0000 1798 false full The Role of Governor - Oregon Governor Kate Brown The Role of Governor - Oregon Governor Kate Brown 8 1 Duane Stark 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. 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 Oregon Blue Book, an almanac and fact book about Oregon. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn interesting facts about Oregon.

]]> <p>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.</p><p>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.</p> 6fa6862c-7171-4b06-a444-267a516a4490 https://duanestark.org/apolitical-politics-1 Wed, 21 Sep 2022 19:14:42 +0000 1554 false full Emergency Board - Senator Steiner Hayward (Oregon Budget Co-chair) Emergency Board - Senator Steiner Hayward (Oregon Budget Co-chair) 8 1 Duane Stark 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.


https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/steinerhayward

]]> <p>Oregon State Senator Steiner Hayward (Budget Co-chair) discusses how the Emergency Board (E-Board) functions.</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/steinerhayward</p> 8cb40bd2-7cec-418f-9646-6298f149205c https://duanestark.org/apolitical-politics-1 Fri, 09 Sep 2022 20:14:49 +0000 1795 false full CCOs and Health Care Lobbying - Josh Balloch (Oregon Lobbyist) CCOs and Health Care Lobbying - Josh Balloch (Oregon Lobbyist) 7 1 Duane Stark 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.

]]> <p>Josh Balloch discusses the creation of Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs) in Oregon and lobbying in the healthcare sector.</p> 636632f7-18cf-4e6d-8f11-a3447805beba https://duanestark.org/apolitical-politics-1 Thu, 01 Sep 2022 22:43:00 +0000 1674 false full Tax Lobbying - Jeff Newgard (Oregon Lobbyist) Tax Lobbying - Jeff Newgard (Oregon Lobbyist) 6 1 Duane Stark Lobbyist, Jeff Newgard of Peak Policy discusses the process of lobbying, specific to tax lobbying, in the state of Oregon. https://www.peakpolicy.com/ Lobbyist, Jeff Newgard of Peak Policy discusses the process of lobbying specific to tax lobbying.


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]]> <p>Lobbyist, Jeff Newgard of Peak Policy discusses the process of lobbying specific to tax lobbying.</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.peakpolicy.com/</p> c8aaf8d7-5a47-4e10-8c13-53794a019833 https://duanestark.org/apolitical-politics-1 Fri, 26 Aug 2022 21:05:01 +0000 1267 false full Revenue - Rep. E. Werner Reschke Revenue - Rep. E. Werner Reschke 5 1 Duane Stark Rep. Reschke discusses the Revenue process in the State of Oregon. Rep. Reschke discusses the Revenue process in the State of Oregon.

Oregon Revenue Forecast Calendar

Oregon's Legislative Revenue Office

Oregon Department of Revenue Website

Oregon House Revenue Committee

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]]> <p><a href="https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/reschke" rel="nofollow">Rep. Reschke</a> discusses the Revenue process in the State of Oregon. </p><p><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/das/OEA/Documents/2022_OEA_Meeting_Dates.pdf" rel="nofollow">Oregon Revenue Forecast Calendar</a></p><p><a href="https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/lro" rel="nofollow">Oregon&#39;s Legislative Revenue Office</a></p><p><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/dor/Pages/index.aspx" rel="nofollow">Oregon Department of Revenue Website</a></p><p><a href="https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021I1/Committees/HREV/Overview" rel="nofollow">Oregon House Revenue Committee</a></p><p><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/das/OEA/Pages/OEAlistserv.aspx" rel="nofollow">Sign up to receive Oregon Revenue Email Updates</a></p> fd74619e-5d3e-435b-aa27-683ba4a0ec3e https://duanestark.org/apolitical-politics-1 Wed, 17 Aug 2022 17:14:41 +0000 1190 false full The Appointment Process - Rep. Jessica George The Appointment Process - Rep. Jessica George 4 1 Duane Stark Representative Jessica George discusses her experience with the appointment process to the Oregon State Legislature. Representative Jessica George discusses her experience with the appointment process to the Oregon State Legislature.

https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/george

]]> <p>Representative Jessica George discusses her experience with the appointment process to the Oregon State Legislature.</p><p>https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/george</p> b9e762c2-9a23-4c84-8949-425d1d9b1d84 https://duanestark.org/apolitical-politics-1 Fri, 01 Apr 2022 03:40:45 +0000 1084 false full The Appointment Process - Rep. Christine Goodwin The Appointment Process - Rep. Christine Goodwin 3 1 Duane Stark Representative Christine Goodwin discusses her experience with the appointment process to the Oregon State Legislature.

https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/goodwin

]]> <p>Representative Christine Goodwin discusses her experience with the appointment process to the Oregon State Legislature.</p><p>https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/goodwin</p> a696582b-9af6-409c-b95e-37d582bc9633 https://duanestark.org/apolitical-politics-1 Wed, 09 Mar 2022 15:50:00 +0000 870 false full The Life of a Bill - Obie Rutledge The Life of a Bill - Obie Rutledge 2 1 Duane Stark 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)

]]> <p>Obie Rutledge, Deputy Chief Clerk for the Oregon Legislature, discusses the life of a bill from conception to being signed into law.</p><p>(https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/chief-clerk)</p> a8df0f34-e362-460c-891f-31f5916c6b60 https://duanestark.org/apolitical-politics-1 Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000 958 false full Bipartisanship & Bill Sponsorship - Representative Karin Power Bipartisanship & Bill Sponsorship - Representative Karin Power 1 1 Duane Stark 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)

]]> <p>Karin Power, Oregon State Representative House District 41 (Milwaukee), discusses principles for passing bipartisan legislation and what it means to sponsor a bill.</p><p>(https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/power)</p> aeefaed9-f78d-444c-be51-0d48f00c1cbb https://duanestark.org/apolitical-politics-1 Wed, 16 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000 979 false