Today's News: April 5, 2011

Happy Tuesday!

An attempt to bring Wisconsin-style anti-union politics to Oregon launched with a loud thud yesterday in the House Business and Labor Committee, and is declared DOA (like the Bill Sizemore-led efforts before it that were rejected by voters).

At the same time, rising health care costs could lead to deeper cuts to state worker health benefits, with cuts ranging between $51 million and $149.8 million.

Proponents of the Portland school measures appear to enter the book-publishing business, setting a new record for the most voter's pamphlet statements for a local measure--congrats on that feat!

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