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 policies that threaten the ability of farms to operate. “I see farms as part of […]
Category: Oregon
Ethics Rules Change
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 volunteer, to file financial forms detailing their economic interests, along with quarterly updates. It also […]
What’s a Lobbyist?
The definition of “lobbyist” is a question they’re asking in Oregon, according to this report.