The state's farmers and ranchers grossed $4.1 billion in 2009, down 14.8 percent from 2008 - the biggest fall since at least 1976. Hardest hit were sales of small fruits and berries - down 41.5 percent - and grass and legume seeds. Read more »More Mind and Money Stories
Like many nowadays, skiers work to make ends meet"If you're not winning, you're not making that much money," said Erik Fisher, a first-time Olympian who lives in Middleton, Idaho. Read more »
Clock ticking on Oregon jobless benefitsBy April, about 1,000 Oregonians will exhaust their unemployment benefits each week. Lawmakers say a priority of the special February legislative session is extending unemployment insurance coverage for about 18,000 Oregonians. Read more »
Legislators look at cutting tax credits to even up budgetOne measure to offset it is already working its way toward approval. The legislation would cut the tax credits that have spurred Oregon's wind farm industry by $50 million. Read more »
New Ore. jobless relief called 'better than nothing'Lawmakers say a priority of the special February legislative session is extending unemployment insurance coverage for about 18,000 Oregonians whose benefits have run out or soon will. However, the help will be brief. Read more »
Pot vs. alcohol: What are the costs - and revenues?Advocates of legalizing marijuana are quick to compare it to alcohol, both in terms of regulation and possible revenue through taxes. But what is the real cost of alcohol? One man says the revenue doesn't come close to paying the social tab, and pot would be the same problem. Read more » |
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