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Oregon: Ted Kulongoski

May 15, 2009 - 03:32 pm
NEWS FEED: OregonGuy

Teddy the K Loses Brain

By noreply@blogger.com (OregonGuy)

Been waiting for it to happen. Oregon is looking at a minimum of 14 percent unemployment. The new budget numbers came out today, and they are horrible.

What does the Unigovernor propose?

"Today in an address to the City Club of Portland, Governor Ted Kulongoski announced an emergency jobs program to help put at least 12,000 unemployed Oregonians back to work this summer.

“'President Roosevelt gave hope to millions of unemployed Americans when he created the Civilian Conservation Corps and other jobs programs. We need to take the same kind of immediate action in Oregon,' Governor Kulongoski said.

"If approved by the legislature, jobs under the Governor’s plan would begin July 1 and target unemployed Oregonians seeking a salary range of $8.

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February 28, 2009 - 01:41 pm
NEWS FEED: BlueOregon

2010: Randy Leonard for Governor?

By BlueOregon.com

On Thursday, the Portland Tribune reported on Capitol rumors that Portland City Commissioner (and BlueOregon contributor) Randy Leonard may be a candidate for Governor in 2010: When Sources Say made a recent trip to the Oregon Capitol, we were surprised – no, make that shocked – to learn that some legislators and lobbyists consider city Commissioner Randy Leonard a viable Democratic candidate for Oregon governor in 2010, when Gov. Ted Kulongoski finishes his second term. Leonard was mentioned right up there with such other high-profile possible contenders as Oregon Congressman Peter DeFazio, former Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber and left-leaning political...

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February 24, 2009 - 01:57 pm
NEWS FEED: OregonLive.com

Kulongoski seeks 26 furlough days for state workers

By Jeff Mapes, The Oregonian

Oregon's deepening budget crisis threatens to dig deeper into the pay of state employees. Gov. Ted Kulongoski now wants state workers to take 26 unpaid days off from work - two before the end of the fiscal year on June...

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February 19, 2009 - 10:14 pm
NEWS FEED: BlueOregon

Governor Lays Out Wrong Strategy for Tackling the Revenue Shortfall

By BlueOregon.com

Governor Ted Kulongoski’s “three year fiscal strategy” announced today threatens to aggravate the recession and the state’s fiscal condition as it undermines President Barack Obama’s effort to maintain state government spending. The President’s stimulus plan signed into law earlier this week is designed to maintain, and if possible enhance, state spending to help pull the nation out of the recession. Yet, the Governor proposes to spend only a portion of the stimulus money that’s available to spend on education and other public services this biennium. The Governor is choosing to cut spending on services that President Obama’s stimulus funds were...

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February 18, 2009 - 08:59 pm
NEWS FEED: BlueOregon

Allen Alley throws his hat into the ring for Governor

By BlueOregon.com

Jeff Mapes: Alley, 54, becomes the first candidate to formally announce his candidacy for governor in 2010, although several other candidates from both parties are looking at the race. Gov. Ted Kulongoski, who is in his second term, is prevented by term limits from running again. Alley brings an unusual set of experiences to the governor's race. He is a former automotive and aerospace engineer who came to Oregon in 1992 and helped found Tualatin-based Pixelworks, which provides chips to the display industry. Alley ran an unsuccessful campaign for State Treasurer in 2008 against Ben Westlund. If Alley expects to...

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February 10, 2009 - 05:42 pm
NEWS FEED: OregonLive.com

Continuing the fight over Reagan's legacy

By Jeff Mapes, The Oregonian

Two things that landed on my desk today: --A press release from the Ronald Reagan Legacy Project, lauding Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski for proclaiming Feb. 6 as "Ronald Reagan Day" in Oregon. --A new book, "The Man Who Sold the...

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Thu, 12/11/2008 - 14:34

Kulongoski floats idea of 2010 legislative session

By Britten Chase, PolitickerOR.com Reporter

PORTLAND—Gov. Ted Kulongoski floated the idea that the Oregon legislature may have to come back into session in 2010 to deal with the state’s budget issues in a panel discussion at the Oregon Leadership summit on Thursday.

“I would talk with the legislature about coming back in sometime in 2010,” Kulongoski said.

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Wed, 12/10/2008 - 17:54

Politicians descending on Portland for Oregon Business Plan Leadership Summit

By Britten Chase, PolitickerOR.com Reporter

Oregon’s highest elected officials will descend on Portland Thursday for the Oregon Business Plan Leadership Summit.

The summit, which will take place at the Oregon Convention Center, is an annual gathering of business and political leaders to meet and discuss plans for the state’s economy and improve the quality of jobs available to Oregonians.

Gov. Ted Kulongoski will be participating in a panel with Oregon business leaders on staying focused on priorities during tough economic times.

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Fri, 12/05/2008 - 21:57

UPDATED: Weigler to direct Healthy Climate Partnership

By Britten Chase, PolitickerOR.com Reporter

Attorney General spokesman Jake Weigler is leaving Salem to become campaign manager for Healthy Climate Partnership, The Oregonian reported Friday.

Weigler, who managed U.S. Senate candidate Steve Novick’s Democratic primary campaign, will head the group that is looking to push Gov. Ted Kulongoski’s energy initiatives through the 2009 legislative session.

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Thu, 12/04/2008 - 16:06

Glynn: ‘No comment’ on prospective state department post

By Britten Chase, PolitickerOR.com Reporter

Mary Ellen Glynn refused to comment on rumors surrounding her potential appointment as assistant secretary of state for public affairs on Thursday. Glynn served as communications director for Gov. Ted Kulongoski.

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