John Kitzhaber was a visionary leader for Oregon.
High-quality public education - combined with other appropriate support, as needed - is the best way to achieve the Oregon Business Plan's goal of reducing the number of people living in poverty.
Most public officials work hard to serve the public good and abide by Oregon's ethics laws.
Before swearing in new citizens, immigration officials check to make sure prospective citizens weren't on voter rolls or voted before achieving legal citizenship. A citizenship petition can be denied if they were.
I know what it feels like to represent clients who can't get restraining orders on abusive partners.
State government's efforts to address climate change must include reduced consumption and other conservation measures as water shortages become the new normal.
We are like petri dishes, where we can innovate, but we want to do it carefully and thoughtfully.
When I became governor, I vowed to restore the public's trust.
