A fuel mandate is a non-starter issue, especially when it comes to passing a state transportation package. That’s why, according to sources, Oregon lawmakers—led by the “Gang of Eight”—have … [Read more...]
Democrats step up government shutdown prep, shut down transportation talks
The Democrats’ preparations for shutting down the government July 1 took another step closer to inevitability, with State House Democrat leaders putting the brakes on transportation package … [Read more...]
TBT: Jay Inslee’s failed leadership exposed
Today marks the end of the state Legislature’s special session. Lawmakers now need to go into a second special session due to the unfortunate fact that they have yet to pass the 2015-17 operating … [Read more...]
OR’s fuel mandate drama reflects WA’s transportation fiasco
Oregon’s fuel mandate—jammed through the Democrat-controlled state House and Senate without a single Republican vote—has managed to stall negotiations for a transportation package. According … [Read more...]
Despite special session deadline, Democrats refuse to compromise or pass a budget
This week, the state Legislature faces a special session adjournment deadline of Thursday, May 28. Unfortunately, as key agenda items remain incomplete, it isn’t likely state lawmakers will be able to … [Read more...]
Why do Democrat lawmakers oppose key consumer protection measure?
State House Democrats do not like the state Senate's bi-partisan transportation package. Particularly, Democrats and their far-left supporters are unhappy with a particular consumer protection … [Read more...]
Republican vs. Democrats on transportation
This special session, the state legislature must pass both an operating budget for the next two years and a transportation package that meets our state’s pressing mobility needs. Commuters and … [Read more...]
Extreme greenies confused about meaning of “compromise”
The Washington Conservation Voters (WCV)—one of the extreme “green” organizations that California billionaire Tom Steyer has used to launder his millions of dollars of campaign … [Read more...]
Democrat admits “green” policies have little impact on carbon reduction
Oregon’s disgraced Gov. John Kitzhaber may have stepped down, but that doesn’t mean members of his staff bid their jobs adieu. Margi Hoffmann, the former energy policy adviser to Kitzhaber, retained … [Read more...]
Future of bi-partisan transportation package in hands of Democrat-controlled House
Earlier this month, the state Senate passed a much needed, three-years-in-the-making transportation package on a 27 to 22 bi-partisan vote. The transportation package is a compromise plan and, as … [Read more...]
The top 5 “greenest” moments of the 2015 legislative session
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Just in case you forgot to wear green, we’ve got you covered with the top five “green” moments of the 2015 legislative session (so far) brought to you courtesy of Democrat … [Read more...]
Democrats attack bi-partisan transportation package using unfounded, false accusations
Last week, the state Senate passed a much needed, bi-partisan, three-years-in-the-making transportation package on a 27 to 22 bi-partisan vote. As Shift has reported, the transportation package … [Read more...]