Politics & Government

Oregon Grapevine: Former Oregon U.S. Representative Elizabeth Furse

By Barbara Dellenback • Apr 8, 2021

KLCC's Barbara Dellenback speaks with former Oregon U.S. Representative Elizabeth Furse of Portland.

Furse was the first African-born member of Congress. Her life as an activist began with anti-apartheid work in her native South Africa. She and Barbara talk about Furse's work for social justice and tribal rights. Furse served three terms from Oregon's First Congressional District.

Mid-Session Update: Lawmakers Adjust To Different Ways Of Doing Business

By Chris M Lehman • Apr 6, 2021

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KLCC's Chris Lehman reports on the mid-way point of the 2021 Oregon legislative session.

A year into the pandemic, Sara Gelser sounds like she could be speaking for all of us.

"I miss being with people,” she said.

Gov. Kate Brown COVID-19 Press Briefing April 2nd, 2021

By KLCC • Apr 2, 2021

Sgt. 1st Class April Davis, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs

Governor Kate Brown held a press availability April 2nd to discuss Oregon's ongoing response to COVID-19. She was joined by representatives from the Oregon Health Authority.

Wyden Among Senate Democrats Proposing Federal Legalization Of Cannabis

By Brian Bull • Mar 29, 2021

Oregon Democratic Senator Ron Wyden says he’s working with other members of Congress to change federal cannabis laws.

Wyden Looks To Bolster Gun Background Checks And Storage Safety

By Brian Bull • Mar 29, 2021

Gun safety and background checks are high on Oregon Senator Ron Wyden’s agenda, as he kicks off another series of virtual town halls today.

Gov. Kate Brown's Address On COVID-19 In Oregon 2021/03/19

By KLCC • Mar 18, 2021

Oregon Governor Kate Brown held a press availability March 19 to discuss Oregon's ongoing response to COVID-19. She was joined by representatives from the Oregon Health Authority.

Rep. DeFazio Urges Prompt Ouster Of Trump's Postmaster General

By Brian Bull • Mar 16, 2021

A Trump-era administrator remains in place as the Postmaster General for the U.S. Postal Service. But critics like Oregon Congressman Peter DeFazio says their time is at hand.

City Club of Eugene: Attack on the U.S. Capitol: Impact on the Republic and the Republican Party

By Love Cross • Mar 15, 2021

Program Date: March 12, 2021

Air Date: March 15, 2021

From the City Club of Eugene:

Not since the War of 1812 has there been an attack on the US Capitol. The long record of Capitol security was broken on January 6, 2021, and this time the assault was not done by a foreign army, but by U.S. citizens. The January attack on the Capitol will have consequences as yet unknown for the country and the Republican Party. A special commission will investigate the causes of the riot and propose some form of corrective action.

Gov. Kate Brown's Address On COVID-19 In Oregon 2021/03/12

By KLCC • Mar 11, 2021

Sgt. 1st Class April Davis, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs / Oregon National Guard from Salem, Oregon, United States, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Oregon Governor Kate Brown held a press availability Friday, March 12, at 11 a.m. to discuss Oregon's ongoing response to COVID-19. She was joined by representatives from the Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Health & Science University.

Oregon Grapevine: Becky Gladstone, League Of Women Voters Of Oregon

By Barbara Dellenback • Mar 11, 2021

KLCC’s Barbara Dellenback speaks with Becky Gladstone, President of the League of Women Voters of Oregon. They discuss the relevance of the organization in these political times. Gladstone explains that the organization studies a variety of contemporary topics and issues, and advocates for changes in policy, and legislation. She says that politicians and organizations and leaders come to the League to get non-biased information on a variety of issues.

For DeFazio, Biden Is Path Towards National Infrastructure Overhaul

By Brian Bull • Mar 9, 2021

U.S. Representative Peter DeFazio is more upbeat about infrastructure improvement under President Biden than any other administration he’s recently served under.

Springfield Swears-in New City Councilor

By Rachael McDonald • Mar 8, 2021

For the first time since August of 2020, Springfield has a full city council and mayor.

City of Eugene Seeks Feedback On Community Safety

By Melorie Begay • Mar 5, 2021

The City of Eugene is conducting a Community Safety Survey through the end of March. It comes as city council works to finalize funding priorities for the Community Safety Payroll Tax.

Springfield Chooses Damien Pitts As New Interim City Councilor

By Rachael McDonald • Mar 2, 2021

In a unanimous decision, Springfield City Councilors Monday selected Damien Pitts to represent Ward 1 on the council.

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KLCC's Rachael McDonald reports on the selection of Damien Pitts to be a new Springfield City Councilor.

Gov. Kate Brown COVID-19 Press Briefing February 26th, 2021

By KLCC • Feb 26, 2021

Governor Kate Brown will hold a press availability February 26, at 11 a.m. to discuss Oregon's ongoing response to COVID-19. She will be joined by representatives from the Oregon Health Authority. You can tune in live to KLCC radio or watch the conference here.

Florence Restaurant Fined For Pandemic Violations That Endangered Workers

By Brian Bull • Feb 23, 2021

A Florence restaurant that continued to potentially expose employees to COVID-19 has been fined nearly $18,000.

DeFazio Wants Oregon To Make Federal Stimulus Payments Non-Taxable

By Chris M Lehman • Feb 18, 2021

U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Springfield, is calling on state lawmakers to pass legislation to eliminate the state tax liability owed by Oregonians on federal stimulus payments.

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KLCC's Chris Lehman reports on an effort by Rep. DeFazio to remove state tax liability from federal stimulus payments.

Springfield's State of the City Goes Virtual

By Rachael McDonald • Feb 17, 2021

Springfield Mayor Sean Van Gordon delivered a virtual state of the city address Wednesday. He was joined by other community members in describing the challenges of the year 2020.

Senator Merkley: Trump's Angry Base Puts GOP In Quandary

By Brian Bull • Feb 11, 2021

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An Oregon Democrat says Donald Trump’s following has put Republican lawmakers in a difficult position, as they weigh his role in inciting an insurrectionist riot.

UO Law Professor Will Serve On Senate Committee

By Rachael McDonald • Feb 2, 2021

A University of Oregon assistant law professor is taking a leave of absence to work for the U.S. Senate.

Wyden, Blumenauer Push National 'Vote At Home' Act

By Chris M Lehman • Jan 29, 2021

Two Democratic members of Congress from Oregon are introducing a bill that would allow voters nationwide to fill out their ballots at home.

Water Bill Assistance, Mental Health Services Among Cities' Legislative Priorities

By Chris M Lehman • Jan 28, 2021

Oregon cities are asking state lawmakers to come up with a way to help utility customers to catch up on paying their bills.

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KLCC's Chris Lehman reports on how cities are struggling with non-payment of utility bills.

City Club of Eugene: Get To Know Eugene's New City Councilors

By Love Cross • Jan 25, 2021

Program Date: Jan. 22, 2021

Air Date: Jan. 25, 2021

From the City Club of Eugene:

Newly elected Eugene City Councilors Randy Groves and Matt Keating will describe what they hope to accomplish as new members of the Council.

OSU Panel: Calls For Unity Must Be Tempered With Reality

By Chris M Lehman • Jan 22, 2021

The call for unity issued by President Joe Biden during his inaugural address this week should be tempered with the reality that not everyone will be on board. That was one of the takeaways from an online conversation hosted by Oregon State University Thursday evening.