Synopsis
A weekly podcast from the Oregon legislature by two Democratic State Senators, Jeff Golden and Shemia Fagan, aiming to bridge the gap between the Capitol and the people.
Episodes
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![Crown Act, Basketball, and Public Service]()
Crown Act, Basketball, and Public Service
03/03/2020 Duration: 14minRep. Janelle Bynum joins Sen. Fagan to talk The Crown Act, bipartisan basketball, and public service.
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![Senator Bill Schonely?]()
Senator Bill Schonely?
20/02/2020 Duration: 15minSenators Fagan and Golden review week two of Short Session and highlight the bipartisan work in the Capitol.
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![HB 4005 Safe Storage, Safe Oregon]()
HB 4005 Safe Storage, Safe Oregon
16/02/2020 Duration: 20minRepresentatives Sollman and Prusak join Senator Fagan for a discussion about HB 4005, the bill for common sense safe gun storage.
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![Countdown to Short Session]()
Countdown to Short Session
30/01/2020 Duration: 20minSenators Fagan and Golden are back in the first Capitolizing episode of 2020 with an introduction to Short Session.
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![Helping Low-Income Patients - A Talk with Rep. Salinas]()
Helping Low-Income Patients - A Talk with Rep. Salinas
27/06/2019 Duration: 19minRep. Salinas joins the show to talk the Republican walkout and also about HB 3076.
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![They Left Again? - Live from the Republican Walkout]()
They Left Again? - Live from the Republican Walkout
21/06/2019 Duration: 20minThe team broadcasts from the Senate floor to discuss the events that took place on an odd, but historic day at the Capitol.
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![Honoring the Life of Senator Jackie Winters]()
Honoring the Life of Senator Jackie Winters
15/06/2019 Duration: 09minThis episode recaps highlights from the memorial service of Senator Jackie Winters.
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![A Bill Dies on the Floor - Why is That so Rare?]()
A Bill Dies on the Floor - Why is That so Rare?
07/06/2019 Duration: 23minThe team discusses what took place during a recent floor debate on two highly contentious bills.
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![Is Oregon a Good Foster Parent? Interview with Sen. Sara Gelser]()
Is Oregon a Good Foster Parent? Interview with Sen. Sara Gelser
31/05/2019 Duration: 25minSenator Sara Gelser joins the show to talk about how foster children are being treated under state supervision and what needs to change.
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![How a Bill Becomes Law in Oregon with My Kindergartener]()
How a Bill Becomes Law in Oregon with My Kindergartener
29/05/2019 Duration: 22minSenator Fagan's son Alton joins the show to talk about the process of how a bill becomes a law.
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![Republicans Come Back - Democrats Invest in Schools]()
Republicans Come Back - Democrats Invest in Schools
20/05/2019 Duration: 11minSen. Golden and Sen. Fagan discuss the previous week in the Legislature and what's next for the Student Success Act.
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![Not What is PERS - Who is PERS? An Interview With Your Public Service Neighbors]()
Not What is PERS - Who is PERS? An Interview With Your Public Service Neighbors
17/05/2019 Duration: 23minPublic service workers join Sen. Fagan to discuss their thoughts on PERS and the impact it has on their lives.
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![Republicans Flee Salem to Avoid Business Tax to Fund Schools]()
Republicans Flee Salem to Avoid Business Tax to Fund Schools
10/05/2019 Duration: 19minThe team breaks down the recent drama in the Senate and how it will impact business going forward.
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![The Clean Energy Jobs Bill, Explained with Rep. Karin Power]()
The Clean Energy Jobs Bill, Explained with Rep. Karin Power
09/05/2019 Duration: 18minRep. Karin Power joins the show to go in-depth about HB 2020 and its potential impact on Oregon.
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![House Members Trapped! Shemia Bringing them Food. What happened this week in Salem?]()
House Members Trapped! Shemia Bringing them Food. What happened this week in Salem?
03/05/2019 Duration: 11minSen. Fagan and Sen. Golden recap the hours long debate over the Student Success Act in the House and where it goes from here.
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![Lawmakers on the Verge of Adding an Extra $1 Billion Per Year for Schools]()
Lawmakers on the Verge of Adding an Extra $1 Billion Per Year for Schools
30/04/2019 Duration: 27minRep. Barbara Smith Warner joins the show to discuss the Student Success Act and what it means for Oregon schools moving forward.
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![The Final Push]()
The Final Push
26/04/2019 Duration: 21minSenator Fagan and Senator Golden provide a mid-session update on current legislative issues and a sneak peek at what's to come as the end of session nears.
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![Safe Gun Storage and Other Measures to Prevent Gun Violence]()
Safe Gun Storage and Other Measures to Prevent Gun Violence
15/04/2019 Duration: 16minHouse Majority Leader Rep. Jennifer Williamson joins the show to discuss current legislation that seeks to prevent gun violence in Oregon.
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![The Road to National Popular Vote]()
The Road to National Popular Vote
05/04/2019 Duration: 14minSenator Michael Dembrow joins the show to talk about how Oregon is leading the way on making the national popular vote possible.
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![Can Oregon Provide Healthcare for All?]()
Can Oregon Provide Healthcare for All?
05/04/2019 Duration: 27minThe team discusses how Oregon is taking steps to bring universal healthcare to the state as well as providing updates on other legislative issues.
