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.

PART VI — The Real Work Begins: Navigating Oregon’s Medicaid Implementation

Editor’s note: This is the sixth in a six-part series from…

Part V — The Real Work Begins: Navigating Oregon’s Medicaid Implementation

Editor's note: This is the fifth in a six-part series from The…

Debating the Debate

  There is no debate about it: Gubernatorial candidates…

Part I — Canola at a Crossroads

Like a prickly weed that won’t stay pulled, the debate over…

Part IV — The Real Work Begins: Navigating Oregon’s Medicaid Implementation

Editor's note: This is the fourth in a six-part series from The…

Three’s Company

Independent candidate Clay Bearnson (middle) joins Republican…

A Tug of War for the Democratic Party

In many respects, they share the same fabric but are cut from…

Part III — The Real Work Begins: Navigating Oregon’s Medicaid Implementation

Editor's note: This is the third in a six-part series from The…

Part II — The Real Work Begins: Navigating Oregon’s Medicaid Implementation

Editor's note: This is the second in a six-part series from The…
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