The scope of this deception is almost beyond belief. Here’s the headlines from Harry Esteve’s report published in The Oregonian:
State lowballed cost of green tax breaks
State officials deliberately underestimated the cost of Gov. Ted Kulongoski’s plan to lure green energy companies to Oregon with big taxpayer subsidies, resulting in a program that cost 40 times [...]
I’m conflicted about this post. There’s no doubt that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was urgently needed… but it was a necessary evil at best. And while I appreciate President Obama’s promise that the federal government will provide an unprecidented level of transparency on how the money will be spent, there is considerable doubt [...]
The following is my response to an article by Harry Esteve, in yesterday’s Oregonian regarding opposition to the $733 million in new taxes sought by the Oregon Legislature:
Independent Oregonians instinctively know there are alternatives to increased taxes and unfettered government spending. Even the City of Portland is coming to grips with its own policy failings. [...]
In an article in today’s Portland Business Journal, the U.S. Census Bureau reports the median household income for Oregon rose to $50,169 in 2008 from $48,730 in 2007. This ranks Oregon 27th in the nation, falling back two spots from 25th in 2007. Oregon is below the national average of $52,029.
Let’s see how the state’s median [...]
Hat tip to The Oregonian’s real estate reporter Ryan Frank for his coverage of this story. Despite being ushered out of the main auction room by Accelerated Marketing, his Front Porch blog gave the world near real-time insights into what was going on behind the scenes.
After more than a month of anticipation, guerrilla marketing and [...]
Bombastic. Chill. Serene. Set only to music – with nary a peep of narration to spoil the journey – Sockeye Creative’s latest video production captures the rich diversity and natural beauty that makes Portland the idea place to live, work and play. Travel Portland hired the agency to produce the four-minute video, which highlights the [...]
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In Horse vs Semi Truck, Semi Truck Wins
