News When Gov. Ted Kulongoski introduced his $16 billion budget for 2009-2011 on Monday, he noted these are tough economic times will require sacrifice and hard choices. "The budget...has gotten if not small – certainly smaller than any of us would like," Kulongoski said. "This – without doubt – is going to cause real hardship for many Oregonians." The House Republicans have ...   More

News Give House Minority Leader Bruce Hanna (R-Roseburg) this much—at least he didn't address the female lobbyists he invited to a $500-a-head Portland fundraiser as "gals." But the invitation [PDF] Hanna sent out today for his Oct. 20 event begins with the salutation "Hey girls" which bemused some recipients. Here's an excerpt: Hey girls, Tired of all these "man-events"? Golf, gun clubs, ...   More