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Top Political News - February 04, 2012
  • Rep. Dennis Richardson surveys state employees — looking for unessary spending!
  • Senate pushes expencive health care plan, not balancing the budget
  • Tri-Met no longer receives the fines for fare evasion — But they were countiing on it?
  • Environmental protester arrested for littering
  • Millions in cuts, but not Jefferson Smiths pet project
  • Portland utility rates set to rise — for bioswales, the water house and other boondoggles
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    February 03, 2012
  • DeFazio loses fight for federal funding for bike, pedestrian programs
  • Governor backs bill siding with Facebook
  • Metro Councilor Hosticka Files For House Seat
  • Oregon students show startling rate of absenteeism
  • Portland police chief submits budget calling for 56 officer cuts
  • Power struggles as Oregon Legislature takes up Kitzhaber's health reforms
  • Rep. Carolyn Tomei wants OLCC to enforce tobacco sales to minors
  • Advocacy groups adjust plans for session
  • As Legislature convenes, Betsy Johnson warns of battles ahead
  • Central Oregon Lawmakers Pick Bills to Push
  • Iberdrola staying in Portland thanks to $1.1M PDC grant
  • Medford waives code for mobile veterinary clinic — An example of being over regulated

  • February 02, 2012
  • Oregon AG John Kroger says he'll sign on to multi-billion dollar foreclosure settlement
  • State budget at forefront
  • 1st Congressional District: Smear campaign against Cornilles was shameful
  • Environmental groups propose plan to replace federal forest payments to Oregon counties
  • Gov. Kitzhaber continues push for education, health care bills
  • Legislators reach state budget deal
  • Man who shot Clackamas sergeant moves toward release to residential treatment
  • Oregon prison in Salem proposed for closure because of budget cuts
  • Aaron Campbell Settlement Ranks High Among Portland Police Payouts
  • Former state Rep. Greg Macpherson announces run for Lake Oswego mayor
  • House Bill 4131 calls for agencies to reduce middle management
  • House Judiciary approves bill to add more judges to the Oregon Court of Appeals
  • Occupy protesters take their case to Salem
  • Portland will allow fitness premium pay in their next contract only with a physical fitness test
  • Public outcry over Kyron Horman spurs House bill in Salem
  • Tobacco lawsuit helps Oregon balance budget
  • TriMet task force recommends new fare structure, increases
  • Bottle of bourbon leads lawmakers to consider change in rules for nonprofits
  • Petition targets Douglas County Commissioner Laurance for recall
  • Portland seeks delay to complete all reservoir projects by 2026
  • Rough political waters toss Portland's utility panel
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