The Oregon House today passed HB 2700. This bill expands the definition of “applicant” for removal-fill permits relating to linear facilities like energy transmission, transportation and other critical infrastructure projects. …
DetailsAs Oregon Business Plan leaders travelled the state this year to learn about impediments to job and income growth, three letters became quite familiar: TPR. The Transportation Planning Rule, which…
DetailsSenator Ginny Burdick and Senator Frank Morse have introduced a proposal to dramatically increase the size of Oregon’s rainy day fund by requiring a contribution from the General Fund and…
DetailsI discussed the January 21 Portland Business Alliance Jobs Summit in an earlier post. Today, the PBA released an action plan of specific goals and initiatives coming out of the Summit. …
DetailsThe Oregon Senate today passed legislation to reconnect Oregon to the federal tax code. This legislation is critical because it provides certainty and predictability to Oregonians and Oregon businesses, and…
DetailsA Tax Deal on the Horizon? A new tax deal being discussed might give Oregon businesses hope for a stable reserve fund, state spending limits, and a cut in the…
DetailsFrom the AOI Leading Issues: Linear Permitting – Can You Dig it? In a sign of the new political environment in Salem, the House Business Committee passed a new linear…
DetailsAt a meeting with members of the Oregon manufacturing industry Governor Kitzhaber introduced SB 766, which creates new legislation to designate regionally significant industrial areas. Click here to read the draft…
DetailsOn February 15, the Oregon Senate Education and Workforce Development Committee unanimoulsy passed a reform (SB 254) that allows high school students to get a jump start on college credits…
DetailsFrom the Senate Majority Office: February 10, 2011 Higher Education goals earn Senate approval SB 253 sets achievement benchmarks for Oregon by 2025 SALEM – Legislation that puts in statute…
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