SALEM, Ore. — Senator Ron Wyden is weighing in on the budget issues being seen in counties where timber payments have been cut. Raising local taxes is one of seven principles he has submitted to a new advisory committee appointed by Governor John Kitzhaber that is overseeing the issue, but one member says that increased … Continue reading »
Governor Works On Timber Payments Plan
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – The financial problems in rural Oregon counties are now getting attention from the federal and state level, and county leaders say a solution needs to be found quickly. From county commissioners, to the Governor, to members of Congress, a number of groups are focused on one thing: helping Oregon counties that … Continue reading »
