Why Schools Struggle Even As Budgets Increase
Nigel Jaquiss of Willamette Week helps readers understand why class sizes grow and school years get shorter even as more money is put into K-12 schools.
Oregon Supreme Court Guts PERS Reforms
We’re disappointed to report that the Oregon Supreme Court today ruled against many of the PERS reforms established by the legislature during a special session in October 2013. The Court’s…
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Business Plan Delegation Set to Press Federal Agenda on D.C. Trip
More than 40 business leaders are traveling to Washington, D.C. today to make the rounds with the Oregon Congressional Delegation and other federal officials in support of the Oregon Business…
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Bruce Daucsavage: ‘The change is about more than just the mills’
From Investigate West, April 27, 2015: In August 2012, Ochoco Lumber Co. announced plans to close its mill in John Day, Oregon, due in part to a shortage of timber…
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Mid-Session Update: Business Plan Agenda Making Headway; Investment Priorities, Transportation Still Uncertain
A summary of progress on the Oregon Business Plan initiatives. Almost three months into the 2015 legislative session, and just past the halfway point, there is much to be optimistic…
DetailsThe Revitalization of Career and Technical Education
Laura Frazier at The Oregonian has just published a great series of stories about the revitalization of career and technical education, a top priority for the Oregon Business Plan. Read More
Make Your Voice Be Heard at Ways and Means Roadshow Meetings
The Legislative Ways and Means Committee (which creates Oregon’s 2-year budget) will be traveling to communities across the state over the next two weeks to collect input from Oregonians. If…
DetailsOregon Needs A Simpler Land Use System
This guest opinion by Oregon attorney Jeff Bachrach appeared in the March 22, 2014 Oregonian. We agree with Mr. Bachrach’s conclusion that in order to achieve the land use goals…
DetailsA Cancer-Curing Economy
The Oregon Legislature is poised to make an investment that will advance the cure for cancer and spark economic growth in our state. All of us have been touched by…
DetailsReforms Save Schools, Local Gov. from Big Hits
PERS Reforms Save Schools, Local Governments from Big Hits 2013 PERS reforms will avoid an estimated $828 million in cost increases for schools, local governments and state agencies this biennium.…
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