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Former legislator and long-time political observer Betsy Johnson of Oregon discusses issues of the day.
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- Looking ahead to 2025 · 16 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 26Betsy reflects on Oregon's newly elected Secretary of State, Attorney General and Treasurer, and has some advice on how to wisely use your charitable dollars.
- A FEMA floodplain map update · 20 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 25Betsy talks about the latest in a complex issue regarding a biological opinion, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and floodplain maps.
- Election recap · 19 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 24Betsy shares her thoughts on the election nationally and in Oregon.
- The FEMA BiOp and why it might matter to you · 16 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 23Betsy discusses a biological opinion that could impact flood insurance for communities all over the country.
- Oregon's tax on a tax ballot measure and other tales of the November ballot · 21 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 22Betsy gives her thoughts on Oregon's Ballot Measure 118 and other issues voters will consider in the November 5th election.
- The continuing FEMA flood plain development saga · 12 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 21Betsy discusses the latest on federal requirements that could impact homeowner's ability to get flood insurance,
- Portland's mayoral election · 11 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 20Betsy gives her thoughts on the race for the next mayor of Portland.
- A look at Oregon's ballot · 25 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 19Betsy weighs in on the candidates and measures Oregonians will see on their November ballot.
- A pernicious, dangerous, bad tax · 16 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 18Betsy talks about Ballot Measure 118. a measure Oregon voters will decide in the upcoming election.
- The tale of the pipe man and good news from OMIC · 13 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 17Betsy updates a situation in a Portland neighborhood and congratulates participants in a program at the Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center.
- Ballot Measure 118 · 19 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 16Betsy examines the potential impacts of Oregon Ballot Measure 118, the Oregon Rebate.
- Fire talk, cruise ships and FEMA · 21 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 15Betsy gives some Oregon wildfire. history, discusses an issue with border patrols and the Port of Astoria, and a FEMA fight.
- A look at Oregon government · 11 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 14Betsy opines on what is happening with Oregon government officials and the race for state Attorney General.
- FEMA flood maps · 20 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 13Betsy urges Oregonians to contact their congressional delegation about proposed new floodplain maps. More information on the maps is available here: https://www.fema.gov/flood-maps
- Tongue Point graduation, ConnectOregon and air tankers · 21 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 12Betsy talks about her speech to graduates at the Tongue Point Job Corps Center, and the latest round of ConnectOregon projects, an initiative established by the 2005 state…
- IP 17 · 11 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 11Betsy weighs in on IP 17, a measure that Oregon voters will consider in November. Initiative Petition (IP) 17 creates the Oregon Rebate program, which will be funded with a new…
- Fire maps · 22 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 10Betsy explains her thoughts on wildfire hazard maps that are currently out for public comment. https://oregon-explorer.apps.geocortex.com/webviewer/?app=665fe61be984472da6906d7ebc…
- The passing of Peter Courtney · 18 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 9Betsy shares her thoughts on the passing of Peter Courtney, former Senate president. She also recommends checking out this article…
- ODOT hearings and ConnectOregon · 16 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 8Betsy talks about the Oregon Department of Transportation hearings going on around Oregon and updates progress on ConnectOregon projects.
- OMIC update · 22 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 7Betsy updates progress at the Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center in Scappoose, OR.
