In the upcoming 2011-13 state budget, $940 million will be spent just to service Oregon’s “tax supported” debt. Imagine… $940 million…nearly ONE BILLION DOLLARS that cannot used to educate our children or to protect our citizens or to provide care and food for our most vulnerable seniors. I believe incurring such high and burdensome debt [...]
As we begin the 76th session of the Oregon state Legislature we are presented with an unprecedented opportunity. Inherent in the crisis of an approximately $3.5 billion budget shortfall is the unique chance to fundamentally restructure the way we manage budgets. Seizing this opportunity will allow Oregon to enhance the quality of our education systems, [...]
Welcome to Legislative Outtakes, a new feature we’re coordinating this year to bring you information directly from legislators representing various portions of Jackson County. We invited the seven legislators – three members of the Senate and four members of the House – to give us their insights on the 2011 session of the Oregon Legislature, [...]
