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A raw nerve

By Curt Kipp — Posted June 23, 2009

Gosia Wozniacka in The Sunday Oregonian: They are angry. Angry at their government. Angry with the news media. Mostly, angry at illegal immigrants and the problems they believe are caused by people who live in Oregon without proper documentation. Some are even angry at what they perceive to be too-high levels of legal immigration. Their […]

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Knocked for a hoop

By Curt Kipp — Posted June 17, 2009

This spring, the Oregon Department of Revenue (ODR) proposed a rule change that would tax hoop houses as if they were permanent structures – a move that could greatly add to the tax bills of growers who own dozens if not hundreds of the poly-film enclosures. OAN Director of Government Relations Jeff Stone testified before […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: 2009 Legislature, Greenhouses, Legal, Nursery Equipment, Politics, Regulations, Taxes, Wholesale Nurseries

Protecting growers against theft

By Curt Kipp — Posted June 10, 2009

With Oregon’s legislative session winding down, it’s reckoning time for proposed bills that would offer nurseries and others in agriculture greater protection against metal theft and other kinds of agricultural theft. The Oregon Association of Nurseries and other groups have been active in promoting a pair of bills: Senate Bill 570 (HTML|PDF) would address metal […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: 2009 Legislature, Business, Greenhouses, Irrigation, Legal, Nursery Equipment, Politics

Tax hikes approved

By Curt Kipp — Posted June 10, 2009

Yesterday, the Oregon House of Representatives approved two revenue bills that, combined, would raise an estimated $733 billion to fund state programs and services over the next fiscal biennium. The Oregon Senate is expected to follow suit, and Gov. Ted Kulongoski is certain to sign it. From there, the measures may be referred to voters […]

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Illegal worker law struck down

By Curt Kipp — Posted April 13, 2009

UPDATE 2009.04.14 10 a.m.: Here’s coverage in two local newspapers: The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.) South County Spotlight (Scappoose, Ore.) Columbia County’s illegal worker law – approved by the voters last fall as Initiative 5-190 and then implemented by the county Board of Comissioners as Ordinance 2008-6 – was struck down this morning by Columbia County […]

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The pros and cons of furloughs

By Curt Kipp — Posted March 26, 2009

Sad though it may be, many employers resorting to layoffs and terminations as a means to reducing costs. After all, labor is the largest expense for many employers. During the current recession, a different option has become increasingly popular. Furloughs are mandatory, unpaid time off for a larger group of employees. Unlike layoffs, furloughs keep […]

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Do ask, do tell

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 26, 2009

Metal thefts long have been a concern for nurseries and growers. The thieves target irrigation pipes and other pieces of equipment, and then sell them anonymously to scrap metal dealers for cash (often to fund drug habits). That’s why the Oregon Association of Nurseries has been among the strongest voices asking for greater enforcement and […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Irrigation, Legal, Metal thefts, Nursery Equipment, OAN, Politics

OAN legislative agenda

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 21, 2009

The Oregon Association of Nurseries announced its federal and state legislative agendas for 2009. On the federal level, the top priority continues to be comprehensive immigration reform, which includes border security, an adjustment of status for workers currently in the United States, and a visa system that is flexible and provides for a future flow […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Invasive species, Irrigation, Legal, Metal thefts, ODA, Oregon Department of Agriculture, Pesticides, Pests and Diseases, Politics, Regulations, Sustainability, Taxes, USDA, Workforce

The great immigration debate

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 8, 2009

The Wilsonville Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee played host yesterday to a discussion on U.S. immigration policy. The presenters were Coalition for a Working Oregon Co-Chairman and OAN Government Relations Director Jeff Stone and Oregonians for Immigration Reform President Jim Ludwick. Each gave a 10 minute presentation, and then there was a question-and-answer period. […]

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The great immigration debate

By Curt Kipp — Posted December 30, 2008

The Wilsonville Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee will be hosting a debate on immigration reform on Wednesday, Jan. 7 at the chamber offices, 29600 S.W. Park Place, Wilsonville, Ore. Jeff Stone of the Coalition for a Working Oregon will appear with Jim Ludwick of the group Oregonians for Immigration Reform. The meeting is scheduled […]

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