Rep. Mike McLane and Sen. Doug Whitsett will be in Shady Cove and Eagle Point to hold Town Hall get-togethers. They will be at the Shady Cove City Council Thursday, Mar. 15 at 6:30 p.m. The regular council meeting is going to be short and they will follow it with their discussion. Then on Friday…
Federal bill HR 4019 would form trust fund for timber counties
February 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Sen. Doug Whitsett (Distr. 28)for the IndependentLast week Washington Congressman “Doc” Hastings introduced a bill in Congress that, if enacted, will make enormous strides toward restoring economic vitality and stability to Oregon’s rural communities. This federal bill would create a County, Schools and Revenue Trust Fund that would provide a perpetual dependable source of…
Retired KFalls farmer seeks Distr. 28 senate
February 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Retired wheat farmer, Karl Scronce, whose family has been in Klamath Falls for 100 years, is running for the District 28 Senate seat against incumbent Doug Whitsett. Both are Republicans. Scronce has spent a total of 12 years on the Klamath, Oregon and National Association of Wheat Growers Board of Directors. He has been on…
Predictions become reality
August 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Sen. Doug Whitsett (Distr. 28)For the Independent In a June 23rd e-newsletter I wrote “State income from taxes has been steadily declining for more than three years. The state economist has predicted a dramatic reversal of that three-year trend in state revenue. He now assumes that the state’s income will cease its freefall and…
Two programs to assist elderly are restored
June 13, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Sen. Doug Whitsett (Distr. 28)Last week the Ways and Means General Government Subcommittee restored funding to two programs sponsored by the Department of Revenue that provide rent payment assistance to low income elderly Oregonians. Both programs had previously been eliminated in Governor Kitzhaber’s Recommended Budget. The combined programs provide critical funding for rent assistance…
McLane, Whitsett to hold town hall meetings in EP and SC, Feb 25& 26
February 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Sen. Doug Whitsett (R-Klamath Falls) and Rep. Mike McLane (R-Powell Butte) will hold two town hall meetings in Jackson County this weekend. The events will allow citizens to express their views about issues pending before the Oregon Legislature and hear an update from Sen. Whitsett and Rep. McLane. “These are the first town halls held…
Bill raises fees, taxes for road construction
June 1, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Governor Kulongoski has said he will sign the HB 2001 Jobs and Transportation Act. It passed both the House and Senate last week. There are numerous details to the bill, but highlights that will directly affect the pocketbook include: Six cent per gallon gas tax increase. This will be effective after two consecutive quarters…
Legislative assignments for Jackson County member:
January 26, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Senate Committees: Environment & Natural Resources- Sen. Jason Atkinson, Vice Chair Health Care & Veterans’ Affairs- Sen. Alan Bates Judiciary-Sen. Doug Whitsett Rules- Sen. Jason Atkinson Joint Committees Joint Ways & Means- Co-Chair-Rep. Peter Buckley, others include Sen. Alan Bates, Sen. Doug Whitsett, Rep. George Gilman and…
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…
Sen. Whitsett appoint vice-chair of judiciary
April 14, 2008 by Leave a Comment
State Senator Doug Whitsett (R) District 28 has been appointed by Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney (D) Salem to be vice-Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee. He has also been appointed to serve on the interim Ways and Means Committee, and to the Emergency Board. The Ways and Means Committee is responsible for…
