Rather than going to court to salvage his rejected initiative proposal, Albany petitioner Tom Cordier is trying something else. Friday he submitted six new initiatives, all aimed at forcing the city council to seek voter approval of any utility franchise fees or “privilege” taxes. But the way I read the texts, they likely will run into […]
On the coast: No worry about warming
Hoping to slow down global climate change, the Obama administration is pushing ahead with its crackdown on power plants that burn fossil fuels. If it wasn’t so expensive to consumers and harmful to the economy, this would be amusing to watch, especially from the vantage point of the Oregon coast.
Tags: BPA, Central Lincoln PUD, Obama's Cllean Power Plan, the Oregon coast