About The Political Center

The Political Center is an Oregon-based news and information channel focused on covering the people, policies, and decisions shaping Oregon politics. Our reporting and commentary come from a team of political insiders with firsthand experience in Oregon’s political system, offering context and insight you won’t find in press releases or surface-level coverage.

Our goal is simple: to shed a clear, balanced light on Oregon politics, from hyperlocal issues to statewide developments. Using video, podcasts, social media and the written word we aim to make complex political processes more accessible and understandable, helping Oregonians stay informed about how decisions are made and who is making them.

Economic Prosperity Flying Under the Radar

Earlier this year, Gov. Tina Kotek announced a new statewide…

A Vaccine for Partisanship

Jonas Salk invented the vaccine to prevent polio, Edward Jenner helped curb smallpox, and John Enders put the brakes on the measles. But it took Republicans and Democrats working together to inoculate against the scariest disease in politics — competition.

Politics Lights a Fire in Hank Sanders

Political events can often get people fired up. Some just get fired. For others, it lights a fire under them to do something dramatic.

PODCAST: Seth Benham Running for the Oregon House

Southern Oregon business owner talks with The Political Center about his reasons for running and the values that drive him.

The Day the Daylight Died

On Feb. 2, the Oregon Senate convened the 2026 legislative session…

Access or Excess?

Legislative leadership believes that time has come and have introduced HB 4002 to limit the number of bills legislators can request be drafted by Legislative Counsel. As in the game of golf, the more strokes you take is not a sign of productivity.

Week Two: When the Calendar Tightened

If the first week of session was defined by the arrival of the…

Oregon’s Tax Disconnect Debate and the Tradeoffs Lawmakers Can’t Escape

A roughly $300 million question is forcing Oregon policymakers…

Week One: When the Math Arrived in Salem

The first full week of Oregon’s legislative session made one…
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