Jon Isaacs's Blog Posts

The OLCV Endorsement Process
Jon Isaacs | March 11, 2010 - 12:29

I am thrilled to see so much passionate interest in OLCV's endorsements this year.  We have received hundreds of comments, replies and inquiries about our endorsements process and decisions.  It all illustrates just how meaningful having the OLCV seal of approval is to candidates running for office and their supporters.  Conservation is a value that runs deep in Oregonians throughout the state.  Oregonians want to see that value reflected in their elected leaders. 

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Protecting Children from Toxic Chemicals: An Opportunity for Bipartisanship
Jon Isaacs | February 15, 2010 - 17:28

Today, Senator Evan Bayh of Indiana announced he will not be seeking re-election to the US Senate. His stated reason is his belief that the US Senate is not the best place for him to serve the public anymore. He expressed dismay over the seeming inability to find bipartisan cooperation on what should be non-controversial issues.

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Clean Energy in the Steens
Jon Isaacs | February 8, 2010 - 17:55

If you haven't had a chance to read this excellent piece, written by Richard Cockle of the Oregonian, about the Wind Energy developments that are set to go up in the Steens Mountains, I strongly recommend it. 

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Still undecided on Measures 66 & 67?
Jon Isaacs | January 22, 2010 - 13:39

If you haven’t turned in your ballot yet, perhaps it’s because you can’t decide which bubbles to fill in: The Yes bubbles or the No bubbles.

Like many people, you’ve seen the TV ads, heard the radio ads, read newspaper editorials, op-eds and letters to the editor, but still can’t make up your mind.  You want to do what’s right.  But how do you figure out what is right with all this yammering?

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Measures 66 and 67: Good for Oregon business
Jon Isaacs | January 12, 2010 - 15:23

With just two weeks left until Election Day, businesses around the state are speaking up in support of Measures 66 and 67, which will help preserve funding for important environmental programs, schools, healthcare and public safety.

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Another reason Measures 66 and 67 are good for Oregon farmers
Jon Isaacs | January 4, 2010 - 11:28

Reflecting on one bill that died in the 2009 Oregon Legislative Session gives more fuel to the YES fire

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Live Blog - Welcome and let's get started!
Jon Isaacs | November 19, 2009 - 17:00

 

Hi folks!  We're very excited about this live blog.  This is a first for OLCV (and for me personally).  If this goes well - and from the initial interest - I think this will go well, we plan on making this a regular thing here on the OLCV blog. 

 

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Oregon's largest environmental coalition says Yes on 66 & 67
Jon Isaacs | November 5, 2009 - 19:01

Ask yourself this:  Why have oil companies already put more than $100K into defeating Oregon’s tax fairness measures?

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