Capitolizing

Rep. Janelle Bynum joins Sen. Fagan to talk The Crown Act, bipartisan basketball, and public service.

Senators Fagan and Golden review week two of Short Session and highlight the bipartisan work in the Capitol.

Representatives Sollman and Prusak join Senator Fagan for a discussion about HB 4005, the bill for common sense safe gun storage.

Senators Fagan and Golden are back in the first Capitolizing episode of 2020 with an introduction to Short Session. 

Rep. Salinas joins the show to talk the Republican walkout and also about HB 3076.

The team broadcasts from the Senate floor to discuss the events that took place on an odd, but historic day at the Capitol.

This episode recaps highlights from the memorial service of Senator Jackie Winters.

The team discusses what took place during a recent floor debate on two highly contentious bills.

Senator Sara Gelser joins the show to talk about how foster children are being treated under state supervision and what needs to change.

Senator Fagan's son Alton joins the show to talk about the process of how a bill becomes a law.

Sen. Golden and Sen. Fagan discuss the previous week in the Legislature and what's next for the Student Success Act.

Public service workers join Sen. Fagan to discuss their thoughts on PERS and the impact it has on their lives.

The team breaks down the recent drama in the Senate and how it will impact business going forward.

Rep. Karin Power joins the show to go in-depth about HB 2020 and its potential impact on Oregon.

Sen. Fagan and Sen. Golden recap the hours long debate over the Student Success Act in the House and where it goes from here.

Rep. Barbara Smith Warner joins the show to discuss the Student Success Act and what it means for Oregon schools moving forward.

Senator 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.

House Majority Leader Rep. Jennifer Williamson joins the show to discuss current legislation that seeks to prevent gun violence in Oregon.

Senator Michael Dembrow joins the show to talk about how Oregon is leading the way on making the national popular vote possible.

The team discusses how Oregon is taking steps to bring universal healthcare to the state as well as providing updates on other legislative issues.

The team discusses how everyday Oregonians can get involved in their government and make their voices heard.

Senators James Manning and Floyd Prozanski join the show to discuss the latest criminal justice package and how it will impact Oregon's incarcerated youth.

Oregon Lawmakers have published the budget framework for the next two years. It is insufficient. How can you make it better?

Senator Fagan and Senator Golden discuss what is awarded to victims of sexual assault and harassment. They also tackle the issue of vaccines.

Senator Shemia Fagan and guest host Rep. Diego Hernandez explain Oregon's tax kicker law and how it impacts Oregon's ability to pay for schools and plan for an economic downturn.

Senator Fagan and Senator Golden talk about their public hearing on SB 608 in the Housing Committee.

There is a push by legislators in both the House and Senate to lower the voting age to 16. Senator Fagan and Senator Golden discuss.

Senator Fagan and Senator Golden discuss the Senate vote on SB 608 and what's next moving forward.

Capitolizing is a podcast from the Oregon State Capitol in Salem. Two Democratic Senators answer two key questions every week: What do Oregon lawmakers actually do? And why the hell should you care? Senator Jeff Golden and Senator Shemia Fagan strip out the confusing stuff, highlight the stories of the everyday Oregonians who show up to be heard and hopefully inspire you to find little, or big, ways to impact the decisions that affect your life, your family, and your planet.