Here We Go…The 2015 Legislative Session Has Begun!
Today marked the first official day of what promises to be an historic 2015 Legislative Session. In the first day, we have already seen the introduction of another 150 bills
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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
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
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
AGC’s 2015 Mid-Session Report
Last week, the 2015 Legislative Session reached its first crucial deadline. Most bills not voted on as of last Tuesday’s self-imposed deadline are likely not moving forward in this session.
2014 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
AGC enjoyed a successful 2014 Oregon Legislative Session highlighted by the approval of several bills and appropriations that will help the construction sector grow. These include: additional investments in career
2014 Legislative Session First Deadline Passed
Thursday February 13 marked the first big deadline for bills to “live” or “die” in the 2014 short session. As always, the range of bills potentially impacting our industry is