By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation People using natural gas in Oregon may see their rates increase by double digits—between 16 percent and 36 percent—if three private companies distributing their fuel receive approval from the Public Utility Commission, according to the Portland Business Journal. The investor-owned companies citing higher wholesale prices for natural gas want…
By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation The National Academy of Sciences has retracted a paper edited by Oregon State University Professor Jane Lubchenco who also serves as a White House advisor on climate issues. The National Academy of Sciences additionally barred from the organization. The science group blasted her report on the impact of fisheries…
OREGON TAXPAYER SURVEY RESULTS Last Fall, over 2,000 Oregon taxpayers shared their opinions on the best reform ideas being debated around the nation. Here are the results: RESTRUCTURING OREGON Among ideas to restructure Oregon, the highest ranking was the plan to return federal land back to local control. Roughly 93% approved of plan…