The Capital Press (The West’s Ag Website) profiles Oregon Farm Bureau lobbyist Katie Fast in this interesting article. Fast believes her role at the Farm Bureau is to serve as an advocate for Oregon’s farmers and a guardian against extremist … Continue reading
Oregon may change an ethics rule that, according to this report, caused many local officials to quit their posts. Officials in many rural areas claimed the Oregon Ethics Reform Act invaded their privacy. The law requires officials, even those who … Continue reading
The definition of “lobbyist” is a question they’re asking in Oregon, according to this report.
In Minnesota, a recount looms in the race for Senate between Franken, Coleman, and Barkley. Sen. Stevens looks to be up in Alaska and Sen. Smith appears to have a slight lead in Oregon, according to The Times.
In Colorado, an individual was arrested on misdemeanor theft charges for allegedly removing yard signs (supporting Democratic candidates). In Oregon, a pair was arrested for manufacturing and possession of a destructuve device after allegedly throwing a “Molotov cocktail” at a … Continue reading