The Mercury rates the real power players in the Oregon Legislature: the lobbyists.
Ben Cannon
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A Graveyard for Good Laws
In Salem, Bill-Killing Lobbyists Find Friends in High Places
In Salem, bill-killing lobbyists find friends in high places.
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Yes, We Can
What Collectors Think of the New Bottle Bill
Who cares what politicians think of the Bottle Bill—what about the can collectors?
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Ponying Up
Voters Weigh Merits of Public Campaign Financing
Is it game over for Portland’s experiment with public campaign financing?
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Advocates, Mercenaries, or Minions of Satan?
Legislators Rate Salem's Best and Worst Lobbyists
The Mercury turns over a rock in Salem and finds… lobbyists!
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Mr. Beer Goes to Salem
Oregon Brewers Guild vs. Taxes
Oregon brewers face a huge tax increase. Can it be avoided?