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Though exacerbated by the current financial crisis, this round of statewide cuts is a symptom of a larger problem - Oregon's boom-and-bust budgeting cycle and our lack of a Rainy Day Fund.  Oregon needs real revenue reform now. A rainy day fund, funded by at least partially by kicker reform makes sense for Oregon and makes sense for our schools.

I’m a member of Stand for Children, one organization among those calling for a Rainy Day Fund and real leadership from our legislators – find out more and join our efforts at http://www.stand.org/or/stablefunding!

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Tony, you and others concerned about the budget for Gresham and Reynolds should join me at the forum Stand for Children is hosting on May 30th. Sen. Laurie Monnes-Anderson, Rep. Nick Kahl, and Rep. Greg Matthews will be there to participate in a discussion about school funding. 

Join me to encourage them to protect kids and schools!  The forum is on May 30th, 11 - 12:30 p.m., in the Gresham High School Gym.  The details are posted at www.stand.org/or/gresham. 

 

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