The issue of comprehensive immigration reform didn’t get mentioned much, if at all, by either candidate during the recent presidential campaign. That was in spite of the fact that Sen. Barack Obama and John McCain both have favored a reform approach that includes a path to citizenship. Now that Obama is the president-elect, activists are […]
E-verify reqiured of federal contractors starting Jan. 15
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— PostedThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced (PDF version) that starting Jan. 15, 2009, all federal contractors will be required to use the E-Verify system to check the employment eligibility of all their employees. According to Craig Regelbrugge, government relations director for the American Nursery and Landscape Association, the overall effects of this requirement […]
Merger ahead?
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— PostedBig news. The Oregon Association of Nurseries and the Washington State Nursery and Landscape Association are considering a merger. The boards of both organizations voted last week to move forward with the idea, and members of both groups were informed last week. If negotiations are successful, then the idea would be put to a vote […]
Milestone: Post #100
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— PostedTime to toot our own horn. We’ve hit the milestone of 100 posts since starting this blog in early August. We’ve been keeping visitor stats only since mid-October, and during that time we have had 241 unique visitors and nearly 800 page views, so we must be doing something right. With your help, we hope […]
The incredible, edible … yard?
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— PostedThat’s right. Edible yard — as in fruit trees, berry shrubs, vegetable starts and the like. We’ve been hearing for a while now that edibles are the hot and happening thing, and the Capital Press (Salem, Ore.) is the latest to report on it: “My clients are asking for edible plants,” landscape designer Liz Frances […]
Week in Review
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— PostedAnother eventful week. Without further ado: Fewer trucks may mean tighter shipping market The Nov. 6 Sustainability Conference got some ink Time to save the date for the High Desert Green Industry Conference Feb. 11-12 No Match Rule enforcement was delayed until 2009 at the earliest Consumer concern about produce may enhance market for nursery-bought […]
Fewer trucks on the road
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— PostedBad news for nurseries and others who are dependent on the trucking industry. Massive bankruptcies and shutdowns have taken some 127,000 trucks off the road, with many being sold to companies in Eastern Europe and Russia, the Capital Press (Salem, Ore.) reported. According to Donald Broughton, an analyst with the Avondale Partners research firm: “A […]
Conference judged a success
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— PostedThe recent Sustainability Conference at Chemeketa Community College – which had support from SPROut and the OAN – got some ink.
High Desert Green Industry Conference
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— PostedThe High Desert Green Industry Conference will be Wednesday-Thursday, Feb. 11-12, at the Deschutes Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond, Ore. The event is for green industry professionals who supply, design, maintain or manage landscapes. About 250 people are expected to attend. There will be a trade show featuring products, equipment and […]
No match rule implementation delayed until 2009
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— PostedA U.S. Circuit Court judge has issued rulings that, in effect, mean there will be no enforcement of the Social Security No Match Rule until the first quarter of 2009, at the earliest. Employment law attorney Ron Guerra of Jordan Schrader Ramis P.C. has a complete analysis.
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