Governor John Kitzhaber

Oregon Seen As Health Care Model For Other States

Kristian Foden-Vencil — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 00:45:28 +0000

Governor John Kitzhaber says the feds are calling Oregon's health system a model for other states. Money goes along with that.

Oracle Says 130 Jobs Coming To Oregon

Kristian Foden-Vencil — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:58:46 +0000

The server giant, Oracle, announced Monday that it will shift 130 jobs from Mexico to Oregon - and retain other jobs here that might have been headed south.

Kitzhaber Seeks Permission To Moonlight

Chris Lehman — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 01:41:43 +0000

SALEM, Ore. – Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber wants permission to make a little extra cash on the side. The state's Ethics Commission is poised to sign off on the Democrat's request to earn money through out-of-state speaking engagements.

During the eight years between his second and third terms as governor, John Kitzhaber became a nationally sought-after speaker on health care policy.

Oregon Lawmakers Mull Nike Proposal In Special Session

Chris Lehman and — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 01:36:34 +0000

Oregon lawmakers are meeting in a rare special session to consider a proposal to give Nike a unique tax deal. The measure has passed out of committee but its ultimate fate remains unclear Friday afternoon.

Protestors Urge Oregon Lawmakers To Reject Nike Bill

Chris Lehman — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 01:27:21 +0000

Protesters outside the Oregon capitol building Friday are urging lawmakers to reject a bill to give Nike special tax status. Lawmakers are meeting in special session to consider the measure. It would allow the governor to freeze the way Oregon calculates the shoe giant’s corporate income taxes. In exchange, the Beaverton-based company would promise to invest at least $150 million and expand by at least 500 jobs in Oregon.