OP-ED: State-mandated paid sick leave worrisome
This column originally appeared in The Daily Journal of Commerce in Buildings Bridges and Roads By: Mike Salsgiver The 2015 Oregon legislative session opened last month at an almost unprecedented
Category: Oregon State Legislature
AGC and Lane County ESD Making CTE Inroads
The success of AGC’s legislative efforts to promote career technical education (CTE) has garnered success in several areas of the state and opportunities for involvement where the industry can influence
CTE Day in the Capitol Next Wednesday
A Career Technical Education Day will be take place next Wednesday February 25 from 9:00am to 2:00pm in the Capitol Building in Salem. Scheduled to participate are several of the
Career Technical Education Day at the Capitol Focuses on Success
A day dedicated to Career Technical Education (CTE) was held in the state Capitol last Wednesday. Several recipients of the Oregon Department of Education’s Career Technical Education (CTE) Revitalization Grant
Low Carbon Fuel Standard Passes House 31 to 29
Yesterday, in the House of Representatives, Senate Bill 324 passed 31 to 29. Those opposing this vote included all twenty-five House Republicans along with four House Democrats including: Rep. Jeff
CM/GC Legislation and Administrative Rules Effective July 1
The use of the CM/GC method of alternative contracting has long been an issue requiring considerable AGC attention. Controversy over how public agencies utilized the method led to the introduction
Come Help Shape AGC’s Core Policies
Interested in participating in the creation of AGC’s core policies? Do you want your voice and your section of the industry to be heard? Then come join us this Friday
AGC 2014 Post-Election Report
You will find an overview of Tuesday’s election results in AGC’s 2014 Post-Election Report. In short, the national Republican wave did not arrive in Oregon and the Oregon legislative balance
OP-ED: Following elections, state issues will mirror federal ones
This column originally appeared in The Daily Journal of Commerce in Buildings Bridges and Roads By: Mike Salsgiver The big story of the 2014 elections at the national level is
OP-ED: Elections Matter to Everyone in the Industry
This column originally appeared in The Daily Journal of Commerce in Buildings Bridges and Roads By: Mike Salsgiver Today, ballots will be mailed out across the state in Oregon’s unique