Update: August 29, 2011

Revenue, Not Spending, Is Budget Concern -- Extending Temporary Tax Measure Should Be Option

The most recent state economic and revenue forecast makes the case for the legislature to consider extending the temporary, top tax rates contained in Measure 66, approved by voters in early 2010.

In delivering the forecast, the state economists explained that while state revenue collections are proceeding on track, and personal income is slated to continue to grow, the revenue forecast is down because of pessimism surrounding the national and international economy.

Lawmakers need to protect schools, universities, health services and the many other public structures that create economic opportunity when addressing a revenue shortfall.

Read more: Revenue, Not Spending, Is Budget Concern - Extending Temporary Tax Measure Should Be Option.

Jobs Not Cuts: Rallies Throughout Oregon

This week Oregonians will be rallying in cities throughout the state, delivering a message to their congressional representatives: jobs, not cuts.

Below is the list of cities where rallies will take place. The accompanying links are to flyers (PDF) providing details regarding the times and locations:

Hood River -- Tuesday, August 30

Eugene -- Tuesday, August 30

Medford -- Wednesday, August 31

Salem -- Wednesday, August 31

Bend -- Thursday, September 1

Portland -- Thursday, September 1

These events, in coordination with the Rebuild The Dream movement, are sponsored by: Oregon Action, Jobs With Justice, Alliance for Democracy, US Uncut, Rural Organizing Project, We Are Oregon, SEIU 503, SEIU 49, Moveon.org, AFSCME, PCUN, Economic Fairness Oregon, Unite-Here Local 9, Our Oregon, Pride At Work and Basic Rights Oregon.