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OBA takes a balanced approach to finding the common ground on public policy issues. Oregon Business Association works with individuals and groups with different viewpoints to drive towards balanced and informed policy decisions and reasoned approaches to implementation.
Education: Friday, April 18th. "Proposals for Professional Development: Updates on Collaborative Efforts" with Doug Riggs and Cindy Robert of The Chalkboard Project.
Environment and Economic Development: Wednesday, April 16th. "Water Policy" with Mike Carrier, Natural Resources Policy Director, Office of Governor Kulongoski.
Good Government: Wednesday, April 23th. "Casino in the Gorge" with Len Bergstein representing the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Wayne Shammel of the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians and Justin Martin of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.
Health Policy: Monday, April 21th. "Workforce Issues" with Dr. Mark Richardson, Dean of the OHSU School of Medicine.
Transportation: Thursday, April 10th. "Truckers and Travelers" with Bob Russell, Trucking Association and Craig Campbell, AAA.
Business and Finance: Tuesday, April 29th. "Medical Marijuana" with Gary Conkling representing Associated General Contractors, Dan Harmon from Hoffman Construction and Andrea Meyer from the American Civil Liberties Union.
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