State Representative Jim Weidner
With a cup of coffee, I am getting ready to carry two bills this morning. HB 3334 will remove the mandate that currently requires a bakery to artificially enrich whole grain bread. The second bill, HCR 19 commemorates the collaborative leadership of President Ronald Reagan by enacting that Feb.6th 2011 is "Ronald Reagan Day". This bill gave me the honor to work with an amazing High School senior named Dylan Zook!
Funeral Civility Act:
HB 3241
Newberg Graphic| Local News | Weidner bill would counter funeral protests
Newberg Graphic | Local News | Weidner bill would counter funeral protests: http://www.newberggraphic.com/news/2011/March/08/Local.News/weidner.bill.would.counter.funeral.protests/news.aspx
We are working with our colleagues to find a collaborative solution to make this bill a success!
www.newberggraphic.com Westboro Baptist Church, the congregation whose controversial military funeral picketing practices have prompted outrage, lawsuits and a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, is at the hear
First post to Chumly: I'm excited to learn a new social media!
Union recommends cuts to Oregon state budget - BusinessWeek
Union recommends cuts to Oregon state budget - BusinessWeek: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9M50O1O0.htm
www.businessweek.com Oregon's largest public employee union is recommending that state officials reduce layers of management and insource certain contracted programs.
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House Floor debate on House Bill 2721.
Thank You Yamhill Co.! I want to thank all of you for your tireless efforts that made this campaign a success. I will never forget the passion and resolve that so many of you have shown. I am so appreciative and humbled to have worked alongside each of you. Together we will bring Jobs & Prosperity back to Oregon. Remember, I work for You and my door is always open!
I'm humbled that you've trusted me once again to represent the concerns of our district in Salem. Thank you for your vote of confidence. Let's work together to make Oregon and even better place to live and work!
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Six rural Oregon counties see unemployment rise above 15 percent in September
This article is just the tip of the iceberg. We're paying debt service on money Oregon legislators borrowed to create jobs that didn't last. I voted no on that spending. This type of "leadership" is hurting our counties.
oregonlive.com In all, six rural counties registered September jobless rates exceeding 15 percent, seasonally adjusted.
http://www.edweek.org/media/ew/qc/2010/QualityCounts2010_PressRelease.pdf
Oregon ranks 43rd in the nation for quality outcomes. I believe our students deserve better. I will continue to fight for PRIORITY funding for our schools. Education must not be constantly put in limbo by our legislature.
State’s fiscal situation is dire, getting worse
Our state's financial situation isn't going to get better by voting for people who want to continually increase your taxes. This is a great editorial by Allen Alley and Dennis Richardson.
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Our children deserve to be a priority. That is why I voted NO on education cuts for K-12 education. If you're a parent, please tell your friends that I support your right to choose the best education for your children and support priority funding. The difference is clear.
Weidner: A man with a mission - NewsRegister.com
Thank you Hannah Hoffman for spending the day with me and for your article. I will continue to stand on principle, even if some believe that it's a weakness, I believe it's a strength.
newsregister.com By Starla Pointer The man with tattoos looms large in the doorway, towering over state Rep. Jim Weidner. Weidner isn't a small man himself. But he looks like one next to this constituent, who stands several inches taller. He's heavily muscled, but it's tired muscle, sagging a bit at the waist and un...
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Here in lies the problem, we spend 60% more than Colorado and yet we have schools in worse shape, roads in bad shape and continual growing government. A vote for me represents fiscal responsibility, not more of the same.
I am very honored to receive the endorsement of the Oregon Small Business Coalition. I know that the success of Oregon's economy depends on the strength of our small businesses. Thank you for the endorsement!
We will be walking door-to-door again this Saturday. Will you join us? We will meet at my office at the corner of 5th and Adams. Coffee, donuts and great volunteers dedicated to preserving Yamhill County, what more could you ask?
McMinnville City Club
My opponent and I have clear differences. I'm hoping you will join us today at the City Club Debate. It will be at the McMinnville Community Center 12:00pm.
maccityclub.org The McMinnville City Club was founded in 1996 by local citizens who saw a need for debate on, and consideration of, important political, social, economic and cultural issues facing our community.
Borrow more money from the Federal Government
I am honored to receive another endorsement. This time from the Tax Payer Defense Fund of Oregon. We must get spending under control in Oregon. This is a clear difference between me and my opponent.
enews.taxpayerdefenseproject.com At a recent Chamber of Commerce meeting, candidate Susan Sokol Blosser (D) stated that one of her ideas for fixing Oregon's budget crisis was to "...Leverage the Federal Government and look at them as a resource for funding for Oregon."
House Democrats say Matt Wand cut police, voted for slush fund
FuturePAC is also sending out lies about me and my campaign. Do they have any regard for the truth? Apparently not.
politifact.com At PolitiFact Oregon, nothing gets our pulse racing quite like the words "slush fund." We know that few things make voters angrier than personal expense accounts on the taxpayer dime. So we had to check it out when we spotted a recent campaign mailer that said this: "Matt Wand cut the police force w...
Word spreads about Oregon’s tax problem – Oregon Business News
Oregon has a serious problem, it's a tax problem. My opponent support higher taxes, higher fees and more government intervention in business and in your life.
This article clearly states that we have a TAX problem. When you vote, remember where I stand : NO NEW TAXES!
oregonbusinessreport.com There are a lot of good things happening in Oregon, but recently we have been making news for all the wrong reasons. Forbes Magazine ran an article on capital gains state tax rates and the chart featured Oregon as having the highest capital gains tax rate in the nation. Such articles act as nega...
I would like to thank Michael and Marian for the apology letter. Those who know me won't believe the lies by my opponent, and I'm disappointed she chose to attack me. See their letter below.
There's a Reason to Support Jim Weidner
I opposed the tax increases, the vehicle registration hikes and the gas tax. Where does my opponent stand? She supported all of them AND admits to hiring illegal aliens and paying them under the table. Can we afford Susan Sokol Blosser?
Jim voted against the largest tax hike in Oregon's history. Jim voted against the gas tax and the increases in vehicle registration. Jim voted against CUTS in K-12 funding. Jim supported schools and parental choice for some of Oregon's most vulnerable students. Support Jim, he went to Salem and...
My opponent has chosen to send out mailers with false accusations against me and my campaign. I regret that she has chosen to turn this campaign negative. If you have any questions about the accusations, please don't hesitate to call me.
Stimson Lumber CEO: Oregon on "skull and crossbones list"
Stories like this continue to highlight the importance of a good working relationship with business and government. I will contuinue to work to make Oregon once again a business friendly state.
blog.oregonlive.com The chief executive officer of Stimson Lumber Company, the second largest contributor to Republican Chris Dudley's campaign, describes why he is so unhappy with Oregon's political leadership.
I've received the endorsement of Oregonians for Immigration Reform. My wife's family immigrated here legally and has worked hard to improve America. I support LEGAL immigration and I'm working to help bring common sense legislation in the Oregon House. Thank you OFIR for your endorsement.
There's a Reason to Support Jim Weidner
Business owners are supporting me and I'm very thankful to them. Here's our new commercial.
Jim voted against the largest tax hike in Oregon's history. Jim voted against the gas tax and the increases in vehicle registration. Jim voted against CUTS in K-12 funding. Jim supported schools and parental choice for some of Oregon's most vulnerable students. Support Jim, he went to Salem and...
I'm very grateful to all of the businesses who have put up signs for my campaign. Please support Cornerstone Express on the corner of Baker and West 2nd. They have wonderful coffee and smoothies!
Our volunteers are the best! Thank you to everyone who came out and helped us put up signs, canvass, and talk to constituents. I'm grateful to all of you.
Announcement Details - Oregon Department of Education
I voted to protect education funding and vital services in Oregon. These statistics are just more proof that the leadership in this state is on the wrong track. Help us win a majority this November 2nd.
We'll be walking this Saturday, putting up signs and knocking on doors. My opponent is hiring walkers and bussing people in from Portland. I'd love to have my true supporters help out. Join us Saturday at 10am, we'll meet at my office on the corner of 5th and Baker st, McMinnville.
We have signs, tons of signs! Please help us get our signs out all over our district. Come by my office and get one for you and one for your neighbor!
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Editorial: Tax hike and less revenue?
This is another reason why Measure 66&67 were knee-jerk reactions that failed in economic forthought! Together we can stand up and restore a business friendly climate that creates job opportunities and lasting prosperity!
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Oregon budget woes may fall on state workers | statesmanjournal.com | Statesman Journal
This article articulates the numerous reasons for PERS reform. We cannot sustain the growth of government on the backs of business. Private sector cannot always pick up the tab when we depend on them for employment opportunities!
statesmanjournal.com I really love living in Oregon, and I think we enjoy a pretty sweet quality of life compared to other places I've lived.