Unionized State Workers Set to Receive Raise on Wednesday, but Should They?
The Statesman Journal newspaper reminded Oregon taxpayers today that unionized state employees are set to receive a 4.75% raise as of Wednesday, September 1st.
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Oregon State Economist Paints Bleak Picture for Portland and the Rest of the State
The Oregon State Economist spoke with legislators in Salem, warning them of a nearly $400 million budget shortfall since the last forecast in January, 2010.
Federal Unemployment Benefit Extension Will Bring $400 Million Into Oregon
Nearly 110,000 Oregonians will benefit from an unemployment compensation program enacted by Congress today. The president signed The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010 into law this afternoon.
The new law will bring $350-$400 million dollars into Oregon’s economy in the form of unemployment benefits. These funds are used to support families and communities and keep [...]
Nearly $4 Million of Unclaimed Funds at Washington Mutual Waiting for Oregonians
The state of Oregon received $3.85 million due Oregon residents from the FDIC as a result of Washington Mutual bank (WaMu) going into receivership in September of 2008.
Though Chase bank assumed most of WaMu’s active accounts, the FDIC is handling the accounts that appeared to be inactive – those with no record of a deposit, [...]
Oregon State Economist Has Good and Bad News
State Economist Tom Potiowsky told legislators today that Oregon’s recession is likely over, but current job growth is too weak to overcome losses for the year.
In a presentation of the May economic and revenue forecast to the legislature’s revenue committees, Potiowsky said state general fund revenues for 2009-11 are down $511 million from the March [...]
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College Football Recap, Week 1: Oregon Rolls while OSU, PSU Stall
Pedestrian Killed in Tragic Accident on TV Highway
Happy Valley ‘Hate Crime’ a Hoax
Plane Crashes Into Home Outside of Portland, No Major Injuries
Small Business Fair Offers Resources for New Portland Area Entrepreneurs
Oregon Food Bank Participates in Hunger Action Month
Happy Valley Family Target of Racial Intimidation at Home (Updated)
