Quick notes on the #OR05 graf at the end of this: AIPAC in March endorsed incumbent Republican Chavez-DeRemer. 314 Action Fund backed McLeod-Skinner in her 2022 primary before switching to Bynum this cycle. And Bynum was the chief #orleg leader on semiconductor policy. #orpol

.Portland Police this morning ordering people occupying the Portland State University Univ main library to leave building now or face trespass charge

Gov. Tina Kotek is backing off of plans to create an office for her wife, but questions remain. #orpol

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A four-year-old grudge is prompting a rush of outside spending into a Eugene state House race. #orpol #orleg

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Last week, Gov. Tina Kotek's office released 6,200 pages of emails -- many offering insight into concerns Kotek's staff had about the role of her spouse.

Here's a timeline of some of the more notable exchanges. #orpol

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Newly released emails clearly show staffers for Gov. Tina Kotek raising concerns about the role of First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson in the weeks before a major shakeup in the office last month. #orpol
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Oregon's state economist, Mark McMullen, is stepping down next month.

McMullen had grown unpopular in some corners for revenue estimates that led to escalating 'kicker' refunds. He says he is leaving on his own terms. #orpol

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Remarkable story about financial fraud and the rebirth of Eugene’s alt weekly, Eugene Weekly

One of Gov. Tina Kotek's top attorneys will leave the office in coming weeks, marking the fourth aide to depart in less than a month.

Deputy General Counsel Lindsey Burrows says she wants to return to being a defense attorney. #orpol

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One of Portland’s oldest homeless villages is running out of money opb.org/article/2024/0…

Shot: “It is with a great deal of sadness, anger, and frustration I share with you that, after 17 years, we will be closing our sports bar on 4th and Morrison effective today.'

Chaser: City says Buffalo Wild Wings stopped paying its rent eight months ago.

A donor who's thrown big money at Republicans over the decades -- nearly $400k -- is now running as a Democratic in a Clackamas County state House district favoring Ds. What's up with this? Another gem from Julia Shumway oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/04/04/dem…

In her first press conference since a shakeup atop her administration, Gov. Tina Kotek didn't say much. But she did reveal she plans to seek ethics guidance about her wife's expanding role in the office. #orpol
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A notable #orleg tidbit: Sen Daniel Bonham will soon transition to Senate Republican Leader, replacing Sen Tim Knopp. Knopp can’t seek reelection next year after the 2023 walkout.

Friday listen: On this week's episode of OPB Politics Now, Alex Zielinski + Dirk VanderHart discuss the Tina Kotek/Aimee Kotek Wilson story, the staff departures and how other states handle first spouses. #orpol

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Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2OInPL…

The increased influence that Oregon's first lady has sought in public policy isn't unique among first spouses nationally. But it's caused a major headache for Gov. Tina Kotek, who now must replaced three top aides. #orpol

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Adults with autism faced ‘torture’ at this L.A. group home. Their moms want justice

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In the latest sign of having an expanding role in her wife's administration, Oregon First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson will travel to an out-of-state conference this week with her own staff and a state security detail. #orpol

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