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2011-13 state revenue forecast ends on a high note
by Dan Lucas Final quarterly revenue forecast is in for 2011-2013 budget cycle – up $174.3 million from June 2011 close of session (COS) The 8th and final quarterly revenue forecast for the current biennial budget cycle, 2011-13, was released … Continue reading
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Posted in OR 77th Legislative Session, State Budget
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We cannot settle for partial PERS solutions
Senate Republican Office & House Republican Office Salem, OR – Senate Republican Leader Ted Ferrioli (R-John Day) and House Republican Leader Mike McLane (R-Powell Butte) issued the following statement in response to Governor Kitzhaber’s (D) Wednesday press conference: “Republicans share the … Continue reading
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Posted in OR 77th Legislative Session, PERS, State Budget
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Who’s going to pay for all this?
by Dan Lucas When we talk of the national debt or Oregon’s debt, we’re talking about money our government has already spent that will need to be paid for in the future. When we talk about Social Security, Medicare and … Continue reading
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Posted in Federal Budget, PERS, Social Security, State Budget
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Real PERS reform means more money for schools
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Posted in OR 77th Legislative Session, Oregon Senate, State Budget
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PERS: The Sticking Point for Adequate Education Funding
Senate President Peter Courtney (D-Salem) is a dedicated liberal, public employee and unflagging supporter of Oregon’s public employee unions. At a point in time, he will become a beneficiary of Oregon’s gold-platted Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). It is for … Continue reading
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Posted in Education, Gov. Kulongoski, Oregon Government, PERS, Public Employee Unions, State Budget
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Dem’s budget coddles PERS
by NW Spotlight The Oregon budget submitted yesterday by Democrats does little to address the PERS problem – and so PERS will continue to eat away at government budgets across Oregon. It will continue to stress school budgets as well … Continue reading
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Posted in OR 77th Legislative Session, State Budget
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