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Session Watch: Greenhouse Gas Bill Moves Forward

February 11, 2010
By Dennis Newman

A bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks was approved this afternoon by the Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee. But rather than going straight to the Senate floor, SB 1059 will be taking an unexpected detour.
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OR House Approves More Money For Mass Transit

May 27, 2009
By Dennis Newman

The state’s two largest mass transit programs are getting some help from the Oregon House. TriMet and Lane County Transit will get some additional money from an increase in payroll taxes in the areas they serve. The tax will increase from .7% to .8%. The Senate has already approved the bill, so it now...
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