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on February 21, 2012
in Health Care, Publications, Reports, Steve Buckstein, Tax and Budget
Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Steve Buckstein Senior Policy Analyst Cascade Policy Institute Phone: (503) 242-0900 steven@cascadepolicy.org February 21, 2012 Requiring a Prescription for Cold Medicine Has Not Reduced Meth Use in Oregon Cascade Study Raises Questions about Real Impact of Oregon’s Prescription-Only Requirement PORTLAND, OR — Cascade Policy Institute released a study today [...]
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on February 2, 2012
in Eric Fruits, Featured, Press Releases, Publications, Randall Pozdena, Reports, Steve Buckstein
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2012 Contact: Steve Buckstein Senior Policy Analyst & Co-Founder Cascade Policy Institute Office Phone: 503-242-0900 E-Mail: steven@cascadepolicy.org Cascade Policy Institute Report predicts over 100,000 jobs for Oregon with enactment of a Right-to-Work law Cascade Policy Institute just released a major economic study, The Right to Work Is Right for Oregon, which concludes that [...]
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on December 21, 2011
in Children's Scholarship Fund Portland, Event, Featured, Kathryn Hickock, Partner Event
Come laugh; it’s for the children! Join State Representative Matt Wingard and three Northwest comedians for “A Night of a Thousand Laughs,” Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 7 p.m. at the Wilsonville Holiday Inn. Proceeds from the dinner and comedy show support the Liberi Foundation, dedicated to helping vulnerable children by identifying and supporting charities [...]
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on October 19, 2011
in Publications
The fall edition of Cascade Update is here! Read about Oregon’s “Year of School Choice,” “Right to Work” laws, Cascade’s 20th Anniversary, and more. If you didn’t receive it in your mailbox, click here to read the pdf version.
by admin
on June 23, 2011
in Commentaries, Health Care, Publications
By Frank S. Rosenbloom, M.D. President Barack Obama and supportive members of Congress were able to get the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) passed, in part by extolling the virtues of the Canadian health care system. In speech after speech, Obama has touted the alleged lower cost, “universal coverage” and better medical care [...]
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on June 15, 2011
in Carbon Cartel Education Project, Cascade in the Capitol, Climate Change, Commentaries, Education, Energy, Environment, Publications, Tax and Budget
By Michael Bastasch The Oregon “Cool Schools” Initiative (House Bill 2960) directs the Oregon Department of Energy to provide zero to low-interest loans and grants to school districts for energy efficiency building improvements. Governor John Kitzhaber, the bill’s main proponent, argues that HB 2960 will create healthier, more energy efficient schools and create jobs. However, [...]
by admin
on March 31, 2011
in Publications, Rural Freedom, Rural Issues
By Glen Stonebrink, Guest Writer History: A historical understanding of so-called federal lands is necessary in order to grasp the true “intent” of their existence and usage. From the Pilgrims of 1620 and the creation of the original colonies, there was no such thing as federal lands because there was no “federalism.” As the people [...]
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on January 6, 2011
in Event
How to Avoid the Looming Traffic Congestion Crisis in Oregon A Legislative Briefing Featured speaker: John A. Charles, Jr. President & CEO, Cascade Policy Institute Thursday, April 19 Hearing Room 50 State Capitol 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Admission is free. Complimentary box lunches will be provided to those who register by Tuesday, April 17. RSVP [...]
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on January 6, 2011
in Event
VALLEY PACHYDERM CLUBTHURSDAY, MARCH 15, 12 NOON LUNCH at SALEM SCOTTISH RITE CENTER 4090 Commercial SE (South of Browning near Car’l B Klean) Our guest will be Steve Buckstein of Cascade Policy Institute in Portland. He will tell us how the major health care reform plans before the Oregon Legislature would move us in the [...]
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on January 6, 2011
in Event
Thursday, November 18th, 7-9 PM Who: Dr. Andrew Bernstein, Author – “Capitalism Unbound” What: Lecture and Book Signing moderated by Todd Wynn Location: MAC Club Details: $15.00 pp // Dessert buffet and coffee/tea will be served. RSVP to deanne@cascadepolicy.org or call 503-242-0900. Andrew Bernstein holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the City University of New [...]
