Walker attacks ethanol law
Just weeks before Eastern Oregon gas stations will be required to sell fuel blended with ethanol, one lawmaker is already reconsidering the state’s year-old renewable fuel mandate. more >
Costs spiral for prison measures
A state analysis of the two criminal justice measures competing for votes this November estimates prison costs to be even higher than anticipated. more >
The rural stomp
THE LOSS OF TIMBER MONEY. The loss of rural programs. The loss of the Office of Rural Policy. Even air service to rural communities is getting sliced. more >
Governor hopes to fund water initiative with new lottery money
Gov. Ted Kulongoski plans to ask voters to approve lottery money for his Headwaters to Ocean (H2O) initiative, which would fund water supply and quality needs, support related state agencies and set strategy for long-term management of water. Oregon is one of only two Western states without a comprehensive water plan. more >
McCabe heads OECDD
As expected for months, Gov. Ted Kulongoski has ordered a reorganization of the Oregon Economic Community Development Department. more >
Q&A with new state labor chief
When Gov. Ted Kulongoski tapped Brad Avakian to be the state’s labor commissioner, the former Democratic senator and one-time civil rights lawyer says he had one thought. more >
Gorge commission changes rules on development
In a few of its recent decisions, the Columbia River Gorge Commission has approved a home with solar panels, an outdoor light, and a zoning change that could allow an $80 million, 245-unit destination resort. more >
Top-paid CEOs in Oregon While many Oregon workers have resigned themselves to stagnant wages over the last few years in an uncertain economy, Oregon’s public company CEOs saw no income dip during the last fiscal year.
Season fuels fire business It was tragic but not surprising that the nine people who died in a helicopter crash in Northern California Aug. 5 were working for a company based in Oregon.
Walker attacks ethanol law Just weeks before Eastern Oregon gas stations will be required to sell fuel blended with ethanol, one lawmaker is already reconsidering the state’s year-old renewable fuel mandate.
Buzzing with the latest jargon For University of Oregon professor and Economist’s View blog founder Mark Thoma the term “stagflation” is old news.
Nurses remain recession-proof While many employees throughout Oregon are losing their jobs or worried about keeping employed, nurses are proving to be immune to the sick economy.
Office policy: Keep politics in its place As the nation enters the boxing ring of presidential campaigning this fall, it’s not unusual for the jabs of political convictions to enter the workplace, too.
Tuition programs are good investments In the ups and downs of the economic cycle retaining skilled workers remains a constant concern for businesses.
Lions, tigers, bear markets It’s been a difficult spring and summer: The economy cyclone flattened the house; the yellow brick road expansion has run out of funds.
