The high price of “green” power
The following excerpt is provided by The Executive Club: 6:00 pm • Wed,…
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Is Oregon Business Friendly?
Many factors go into determining if a state is business friendly. A recent…
Read Blog DetailThe ABCs of Environmental Hysteria: Activists, Bisphenol-A and Children
Spreading like wildfire, more attempts have been made to ban Bisphenol-A (BPA) at…
Read Blog DetailOregon Budget 101 feat Dan Lucas – Regional Spending Comparisons
Watch part II of Dan Lucas’s Oregon Budget 101 series. This episode discusses…
Read Blog DetailCut ODOT’s “Drive Less. Save More.” Ad Campaign
On April 21, 2011, John Charles testified before the Joint Ways and Means…
Read Blog DetailTestimony on ODOT’s Budget for Rail and Transit
John’s testimony before the Ways/Means subcommittee on Transportation on 4/20/2011 at 9:30am. Listen…
Read Blog DetailImproving Citizen Access to the Oregon Legislature
Are Oregon citizens able to engage with the legislature in a meaningful way?…
Read Blog DetailTestimony in favor of reducing Oregon’s Capital Gains Tax Rate
This testimony was given April 19, 2011 before the House Committee on Revenue….
Read Blog DetailTestimony in opposition to SB 692
Testimony given before the Senate Finance and Revenue Committee regarding SB 692, which…
Read Blog DetailIs Kitzhaber’s Oregon Investment Board a Good Investment in Kids’ Education?
Governor Kitzhaber is seeking to consolidate power over education. Early childhood, K-12 and…
Read Blog DetailTestimony on HB 3109: Creating Ecosystem Services Credits
On April 12th, John Charles testified before the House Energy, Environment and Water…
Read Blog DetailOn the CRC Mega-Project: Differing Visions, Shared Sense
The two of us may be strange bedfellows. Over the past twenty years,…
Read Blog DetailA “Training Wage” Can Get Teens Their First Job – And Jumpstart Their Earning Potential
Have you ever tried to hire an average teenager? A few years ago,…
Read Blog DetailOregon Budget 101 with Dan Lucas – Overview and Growth
Part I in the Oregon Budget 101 series by Cascade Research Associate Dan…
Read Blog DetailYou’re teaching my child what?!
You’re teaching my child what? And it is costing us how much! Join…
Read Blog DetailJohn testifies before the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Transportation and Economic Development
Listen to John’s testimony. John starts around 1:30:00.
Read Blog DetailRedistricting Decisions Must Respect Rural Reality
Redistricting decisions made in 2011 will have a significant impact on the future…
Read Blog DetailComprehending a Comprehensive Plan
RSVP: Email [email protected] Event goes from 9:00 am – Noon The Taxpayer Foundation…
Read Blog DetailTodd on "I Spy on Salem"
Todd was a guest on I Spy on Salem radio last week. Todd’s…
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