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Oregon business and legislative leaders agree state should raise vehicle taxes
2015-01-07 10:18:23| Steel - Topix.net
Oregon legislative leaders and business groups expressed strong support Tuesday for increasing vehicle taxes to provide more money for transportation projects. The clear backing among the state's key political and business figures for hiking transportation taxes was highlighted at the annual Oregon Leadership Summit , which attracted more than 1,100 to the all-day conference at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland.
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Indiana Chamber of Commerce focused on seven priorities for upcoming legislative session
2015-01-06 17:55:38| IT Services - Topix.net
Area business leaders received a preview of potential hot topics during the upcoming 2015 Indiana Legislature session when Kevin Brinegar, president and CEO of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, spoke at Oak Hill Mansion in Carmel. Chamber of commerce members from throughout Hamilton County attended a breakfast last month, as did Donna Schaibley, recently named to replace Steve Braun as state representative from District 24 that covers parts of Carmel, Westfield, Zionsville and Sheridan.
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Climate change to top legislative discussions concerning environment...
2014-12-28 07:05:25| Waste Management - Topix.net
When it comes to the environment, one of the hottest topics during the state's 2015-16 legislative session will be climate change. With the effects of climate change already visible, Sen. Rodney Ellis has filed legislation calling for state agencies, such as the Department of Agriculture, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and Texas Department of Insurance, to create climate adaptation plans by September 2016.
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Utility seeks legislative fix on plant issues
2014-12-27 05:12:43| Energy - Topix.net
The state's largest utility on Friday asked the Public Utilities Commission to pause its review of two key issues until lawmakers try to forge a solution. Public Service Company of New Hampshire filed a motion asking for a delay in the decision on how much the company should be reimbursed for a $422 million scrubber that went online at its Merrimack Station in 2011 after the state required the technology that aims to reduce pollution.
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2015 State Legislative Advocacy 101 Panel
2014-12-11 01:04:34| PortlandOnline
This Advocacy 101 event will provide community members with tips on how to be an effective advocate for your community or neighborhood during this upcoming 2015 state legislative session and 114th Congress.
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