Timber Jobs: Jeopardy or Opportunity?
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John A. Charles, Jr. Testimony supporting SB 36 Tolling Authority for Bridges
Listen to John’s testimony at 1:47:05 through 1:57:35 on this audio file, which…
Read Blog DetailRepresentative Matt Wingard Testimony opposing SB 34 on Video
Senate Bill 34 gives TriMet authority to increase payroll taxes. Watch Representative Wingard’s…
Read Blog DetailSB 767 Violates Oregon’s Education Reform Promise
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Read Blog DetailTestimony of John A. Charles, Jr. Regarding SB 34-A May 18, 2009
Listen to this testimony at 2:55:51-3:09:05 on this audio file. My name is…
Read Blog Detail“A Job in Every Home”
Just when federal and state legislators are passing economic stimulus packages to get…
Read Blog DetailDHS Transformation Initiative: Anything But Transparent
In a world full of names, acronyms and management change plans, taxpayers can…
Read Blog DetailJohn A. Charles, Jr. Testimony regarding HJM11 Carbon Sequestration on Federal Timberlands May 6, 2009
Listen to this testimony at 1:00:00-1:03:45 on this audio file. Mr. Chairman and…
Read Blog DetailJohn A. Charles, Jr.Testimony on HB3253subsidies for electric vechiclesHouse Revenue CommitteeMay 6, 2009
Listen to the testimony at 0:30-6:21 on this audio file. Mr. Chairman, although…
Read Blog DetailGovernment Grows,Even in Recession
Most Oregonians think that our state government is short of money, billions of…
Read Blog DetailLegislators Table Attemptto Steal the Kicker
Summary: SJR 29 is based on a fallacy. Its supporters assume that the…
Read Blog DetailTo Empower Families, Encourage Savings
Some activists are begging Oregon’s legislature to create yet another social safety net:…
Read Blog DetailSteve Buckstein Testimony in favor of HB 2817 before the Senate Business and Transportation CommitteeMay 4, 2009
Chair Metsger and members of the Committee, my name is Steve Buckstein. I’m…
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