Latest State Revenue Outlook Heads South
Latest Oregon revenue forecast is lower because of tariff impacts and rising jobless rate, putting pressure on lawmakers on how to fund top spending priorities.
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Northwest’s Green Reputation Turning Brown
The Pacific Northwest is not as green as advertised. Oregon and Washington seriously lag the rest of the nation, including states like Texas, in adding green energy resources.
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Finding the Zest for Writing By Writing More
The legendary Duke Ellington said his favorite song was "the next one" he would write. That's the motivation all writers need to keep writing and keep improving.
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Chicago’s Reaction to the Selection of Da Pope
The white smoke signaled a new Pope who turned out to be an American born in Chicago. That naturally raised the question of whether he was a White Sox or Cubs fan.
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Use of Placeholder Bills Explodes in Legislature
Placeholder bills with appealing relating clauses have become a thing in the Oregon legislature. More than 600 have been introduced raising concerns about transparency.
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Thoughts on Training AI Bots as Writers
A copywriter worried on LinkedIn about his firm “training” an AI bot to replace him. It’s not an unwarranted fear, but it would be an ill-considered decision by his employer.
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Federal Spending Cuts to Impact Oregon Schools
Federal funding cuts will affect school district budgets for mental health services, food access, educational preparedness, building improvements and children in foster care.
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PR, Truth-Telling, Disinformation and Propaganda
Fact-checking verifies the accuracy of political statements and news reporting. Public relations professionals should apply the same discipline to their own handiwork.
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Trump Tariffs Collide with Great Wall of China
President Trump's tariff policy harkens back to an economy that no longer exists. His policy overlooks the reality of China's grip on mining and processing rare earth minerals.
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Trump Era Requires Public Affairs Issue Agility
Public affairs constantly evolves. It is being forced to evolve much faster during the unpredictable, chaotic Trump presidency. You need to develop issue agility.
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