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A sales tax could cost Oregon jobs
Oregonians have nixed a sales tax nine times at the ballot box, yet…
Read News DetailAn emerging consensus on school spending
The intellectual debate about school spending in Oregon is coming to a close….
Read News DetailMetro "faithful" lose their religion
Portland’s regional government, Metro, is held up as a national model for how…
Read News DetailHave a prosperous New Year
Here’s wishing everyone a prosperous New Year. That’s not a trite phrase; it’s…
Read News DetailA Thanksgiving story to celebrate
Most children are taught that Thanksgiving celebrates the Pilgrims’ first harvest and their…
Read News DetailTemporary is a long-time in government-speak
During the last session Oregon legislators created the current budget shortfall. They added…
Read News DetailImproving Oregon’s budget and business climate
Now that Oregon has a new governor-elect, speculation begins about how he will…
Read News DetailTo reduce the influence of money, limit government’s power
Every now and then we hear the call for taxpayer-funded political campaigns at…
Read News DetailMajority vote does not change wrong into right
A sign in a government community center reads, “Exercise your freedom and vote!”…
Read News DetailFlaws in education reform exposed
Discontent with Oregon’s education reform is now coming from new areas. Recently the…
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