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Government

U.S. Rep. Bentz talks Republican power, criticizes media in speech at eastern Oregon summit

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Government

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

Desperate for money to get through the next two wildfire seasons and with few proposals on the table ... Read more

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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Government

State Rep. Bobby Levy weighs in on bills close to family business while lawmakers weigh regulations

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