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June 2013 Revenue Forecast released; significant increase to state budget

The state Economic and Revenue Forecast released on May 16 showed overall state revenues available for the 2013-15 biennium increased by a net of $271.5 million.

Revenue forecast shows $271.5 million improvement

With the encouraging financial news, OSBA and other K-12 education advocates will urge the Legislature to increase investment in public education.

House votes on PERS reform and tax package

The House approved Senate Bill 822, which is expected to save school districts $200 million in PERS-related costs in the the next biennium, and a scaled-down version of House Bill 2456.

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OSBA applauds co-chairs' budget proposals for education

3/4/13 - By recognizing the importance of adequate school funding, the co-chairs' budget will allow some districts to avoid making further reductions.

Oregon school board members head to DC to urge support for education priorities

1/25/13 - Federal payments to counties, Oregon's NCLB waiver, and "fiscal cliff" resolution will be discussed.

School board members talk funding with Oregon's Congressional delegation in D.C.

2/08/2011 - Six board members meet with Senators Merkley and Wyden and five House members to talk about the impact of federal stimulus funds on Oregon's schools and federal timber payments.