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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
The 75th Legislative Assembly is now in session in Salem. Please visit my legislative website for the latest news, links to news releases and newsletters, etc.: http://www.leg.state.or.us/nathanson
I have been assigned to four Ways and Means (Budget) committees so my time is spent primarily on working through tough budget problems. My emphasis in the budget arena is on trying to shape some changes in the process and draw attention to the ultimate costs and benefits of budget choices. In spite of all the budget work, I’m still interested in several important policy areas and participate in work groups. My two legislative assistants and intern help with coordinating bill and policy work. Here are the topics that I am currently working on with specific bills that I have submitted:
- Curbing Metal theft
- Improving Services to veterans
- Reining in cost of Health care
- Saving affordable housing: Helping people in manufactured home parks
- Designing efficient government services
State and county delivery of services, and the multiple layers of government and non-profit organizations. In the 90’s we would have called this “reinventing government.” Our economic crisis requires us to take a fresh look at how we do business: the overlaps and gaps in providing service ranging from voter registration and property assessment to public health and mental health services, courts, jail and prison.
- Helping small business invest in equipment to stay competitive in manufacturing and agriculture
- Expanding the use of Earned Income Tax Credit
- Designing a Tax credit for electric plug-in vehicles
For a brief description of each of those, and a summary of my committee assignments, primary interest areas and bills I’m sponsoring, check the tab for “Legislative Info.”
Sincerely,
Representative Nancy Nathanson
P.S. Get more information about my legislative work, committee assignments, and the community I represent by using the navigation bar at the side of this page.
