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The problems will continue until the basic structure of the state legislature changes. Currently both the House and Senate are population-based. What we need is a senate with one senator per county. (Keep the House basically as is.)

With a legislature that favors population, legislative decisions will tend to favor population.

Thanks ? ChrisB

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For the cost-conscious among us (OK ? I?m a penny-pincher!) I?d like to know why the fresh fruit at Farmers Markets often costs more than the same fruit from the same farm at the local grocery store.

For example, a pint of blueberries from Hurst?s Berry Farm for $1.99 at the farmers market or $1.49 at the store.

I?ve seen the same principle at play with Hood River Pears.

I'm sure the principle is widespread. The question is why.

posted 5 years, 1 month ago
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