July 29, 2010
PORTLAND- In a move expected by most local political experts, the Service Employee International Union made public their endorsement of former Democratic Governor John Kitzhaber on Thursday.
SEIU represents over 50,000 employees, primarily in state and local government but also in some private sector industries like nursing homes, hospitals, and property services.
July 29, 2010
PORTLAND- Democrat veteran John Kitzhaber released his latest campaign ad featuring himself saying this year’s gubernatorial races is “not about being a Democrat or a Republican, or an Independent,” but about being an Oregonian.
He goes on to say that is main job as governor is to create jobs.
“If we can’t put Oregon back to work we can’t make investment in our kids for the future,” says Kitzhaber.
He finishes by saying that he’s not asking for a vote but instead asking for help.
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July 28, 2010
PORTLAND- A new poll released on Tuesday continues to show this year’s gubernatorial race to be a close one, despite fundraising efforts telling a different story.
Rasmussen Reports, the firm conducting the poll, stated, “Little has changed in the race to be Oregon’s next governor, with Republican Chris Dudley and Democrat John Kitzhaber still running neck-and-neck.”
July 23, 2010
PORTLAND – TriMet and its employee union presented their final offers to each other on Wednesday after previous negotiations failed.
According to Jonathon Hunt, the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), division 757, President-Business Representative, contract negotiations have stalled because of disagreements on healthcare and pensions. Under the final offer proposed by TriMet, new employees hired after April 1, 2012 and all employees who retire after April 1, 2012 would have significantly reduced benefits.
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July 27, 2010
SALEM- In a decision released Tuesday morning, Marion County Court Circuit Judge Mary James denied a motion to allow Petition 50 signatures rejected by the Secretary of State’s Election Division to be reconsidered.
“The failure to demonstrate likelihood of success on the merits requires denial of petitioners’ motion,” wrote James in her opinion letter.
July 27, 2010
SALEM- Secretary of State Kate Brown’s Election Division announced Tuesday that one initiative petition for allowing private casinos has failed to gain enough signatures, yet its sister petition to authorize a Multnomah County casino succeeded and will be on the November 2 ballot.
Petition 77 required 82,769 signatures to be approved for the ballot, while Petition 76 required 110,358. Brown’s office was able to verify 82,865 signatures for the first measure, putting it over the threshold, but 76 failed to meet its required quota with just 104,629.
July 26, 2010
PORTLAND- TriMet received word Monday that the federal government would fund half of the Portland-Milwaukie light rail project, providing TriMet with just under $736 million.
“With the help of our federal partners,” said TriMet General Manager Neil McFarlane, “this project will move forward and improve transit options for this corridor and throughout the region while also creating jobs.”
July 26, 2010
SALEM- A hearing on the future of Petition 50 ended Monday afternoon, but no ruling by Judge Mary James has been made yet.
Petition 50, which would put the power of redistricting in the hands of a non-partisan panel of retired judges, was spearheaded by former Rep. Kevin Mannix and Common Sense for Oregon.
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: How much money has been spent by Washington County Sheriff in his battle against Oregon Medical Marijuana Patients, who have concealed carry handgun license? Ruled against 5 times now and continues to beat this dead horse...thanks in advance...
