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EPISODE · Jan 27, 2026 · 27 MIN

Gas Tax Fumble, Banning ICE Face Masks, and Breaking With Federal Tax Codes

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Next week, Oregon lawmakers are heading into a short, five-week legislative session with a very long to-do list. At the top of it is how to keep the state’s transportation system from falling apart. Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking with Dirk VanderHart, OPB’s state politics and government reporter. He’s going to help us make sense of the options, the legal chaos, and what else lawmakers are trying to squeeze into this short session. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsor of this January 27th episode: The Ascent by Christopher Walker

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