“The revenue forecast should not come as a surprise given the uncertainty in the European economy and the recent political turmoil in our nation’s capital over raising the U.S. debt ceiling and developing a long-term debt reduction plan. We planned for this possibility in the past legislative session — and we have reserves set aside….
White City woman praised for helping stop a fraud
March 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
It seemed like a scene from a Hollywood film. White City resident, Juana Lara, had battled the frightening recession, plus shoulder injuries that reduced her working hours and walloped her earning capacity. Debts accumulated; creditors pressed for payment; Lara’s anxiety mounted. “I wanted to work full time,” she said. “Even after surgery increased my pain, …
Whitsett wins ballot title challenge
May 3, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The Oregon Supreme Court threw out the ballot title for SJR 48, a measure amending the constitution so the state could incur a greater amount of debt. State Senator Doug Whitsett (R-Klamath Falls) challenged the ballot title to SJR 48 in March after legislative leadership wrote a biased and one-sided description for what is supposed…
A Plan for Oregon's Transportation
May 11, 2009 by Leave a Comment
By Senator Doug Whitsett (R-Distr 28) For the Independent The House of Representatives Democrat Caucus just released a draft plan to maintain and modernize Oregon’s transportation infrastructure over the next decade. The draft plan represents a scaled down and amended version of governor Kulongoski’s transportation plan that was to be funded by $500 million in…
Democrats present many new tax bills
January 19, 2009 by Leave a Comment
By Sen. Doug Whitsett (R-Distr 28) Last Friday we were provided an estimate by the Legislative Fiscal Office that our state revenue collections will be dramatically less than anticipated by the state economists. Revenue for the remainder of this budget cycle ending June 30 will be at least one billion dollars less than anticipated. Revenue…
