County timber payments continue to be an issue of concern: www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20111220/NEWS/112…|Home

Editorial in Albany talks about rural post office issue: democratherald.com/news/opinion/editorial/editoria….html

A good article illustrating some of the systemic problems in PERS: www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/12/mike….html

Rural post offices are vital community lifelines, and shouldn’t be on the chopping block. Check it out here: www.kval.com/news/business/Oregon-lawmakers-critic….html

Senator Telfer comments on today’s state revenue forecast: "“Today’s revenue forecast continues a disturbing trend downwards. While some may breathe a sigh of relief that the forecast is &#145only’ down another $107 million, Oregonians know that this is millions of dollars that could have gone to continue the property tax deferral for low income seniors, provide in home care or put more teachers into Oregon classrooms. The bottom line is that
government’s adopted spending plan continues to outpace its income." www.leg.state.or.us/press_releases/sro_111711.pdf

In many Ore. timber towns, federal payments pay for crucial services: www.katu.com/news/politics/122256114.html

Here’s the dirt: Senate votes down bill to make Jory soil the official soil of Oregon: blog.oregonlive.com/mapesonpolitics/2011/05/heres_….html

Let’s capitalize on Oregon’s strengths: www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2011/05/lets_….html

Kicker changes, capital gains cut hit roadblock at Oregon Legislature: www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/05/kick….html

Gov. Kitzhaber, Oregon lawmakers upbeat after Mahonia Hall budget summit: www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/05/gov_….html