The Importance of Balance in Government
The Ancient Greeks spoke and wrote of the importance of balance. This concept embodied the ideals of excellence of character and soundness of mind, which when combined in one well-balanced
Category: Government Affairs
OP-ED: Looking at the need for real tax reform in Oregon
Soon after these comments are published, Oregon voters will decide the fate of the second major proposal to reshape state taxation in less than a decade. But this month’s column
OP-ED: Collaboration will further air emissions progress
In the face of three major environmental issues over the past several weeks – the Union Pacific train derailment and oil spill in the Columbia River Gorge, the release of
AGC’s Southwestern Travels
Over the past couple of weeks, there have been some events for our members across the southwest regions of the chapter. Our members in the outlying areas of the state
OP-ED: Applauding a plan to invest in career technical education
This column originally appeared in The Daily Journal of Commerce in Buildings Bridges and Roads By: Mike Salsgiver As an industry, we have a lot to be thankful for this
Action-Packed 2015 Legislative Session is Upon Us
The Oregon Legislature convened today to mark the beginning of what promises to be an action-packed 2015 Legislative Session. Known as “Organizational Days,” this three-day meeting begins with the traditional
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
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
CBO Reports on Infrastructure Spending
This week, the Congressional Budget Office issued a report detailing public spending on transportation and water infrastructure from 1956 to 2014. The report showed that public spending on transportation and
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