query: who is the governor of oregon 2012?

title: Governor of Oregon

text: Governor of Oregon The Governor of Oregon is the head of the executive branch of Oregon's state government and serves as the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The title of governor was also applied to the office of Oregon's chief executive during the provisional and U.S. territorial governments. The current governor of Oregon is Kate Brown, a Democrat who took office following the resignation of Governor John Kitzhaber amid an ethics scandal. The Governor's current salary was set by the 2001 Oregon Legislature at $93,600 annually. Article V of the Oregon State Constitution sets up the legal framework of

title: Politics of Oregon

text: statewide races and pickups of fourteen and two seats in the state House and Senate, respectively, signaled the beginning of a shift towards the Democratic Party. The last Republican governor of Oregon was Victor G. Atiyeh, who served from 1979–1987. Since 1988, Oregon voters have consistently favored Democratic candidates for most major elected positions, including the U.S. presidency. The longest-serving governor in Oregon history is John Kitzhaber, who served two consecutive terms as governor, then left office before returning to office by winning a third term in 2010 ahead of Republican and former Portland Trail Blazer Chris Dudley and the

title: Oregon Health Plan

text: Oregon's proposed Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid) transformation was initiated by Oregon House Bill 3650, which was passed by the state Legislature with bi-partisan support in June 2011. In March, Oregon Senate Bill 1580 was signed into law by Governor John Kitzhaber establishing Coordinated Care Organizations, which will focus on prevention and coordination of physical, mental and dental care for Oregon Health Plan clients. Starting in 2012, Oregon Health Plan clients have a new type of health plan called Coordinated Care Organizations or CCOs. A CCO is a network of all types of health care providers who are working together for

title: Oregon Health Plan

text: 3650. The goal of this legislation is to develop a health care delivery system managed by Coordinated Care Organization for Oregon Health Plan clients that are community-based, and have the flexibility to deliver better care, better health at lower costs. In March, 2012, Oregon Senate Bill 1580 was signed into law by Governor John Kitzhaber establishing Coordinated Care Organizations for Oregon Health Plan clients. In August 2012, the first Coordinated Care Organizations opened to serve Oregon Health Plan clients. Oregon Health Plan The Oregon Health Plan is Oregon's state Medicaid program. It is overseen by the Oregon Health Authority. The

title: Independent Party of Oregon

text: by an Oregon minor political party. Winners of the IPO Primary election included Governor John Kitzhaber and 30 people who served in the Oregon legislature in 2011. Independent Party member Jeff Caton, who ran in House District 48, won 43 percent of the vote. This was the closest a minor party candidate had come to winning federal or state office in Oregon since at least 1932. The Independent Party of Oregon has come near to or exceeded 5% of total registered voters in all but 6 Oregon counties: The Independent Party became the first Oregon minor political party in more

title: 2016 Oregon gubernatorial special election

text: 2016 Oregon gubernatorial special election The 2016 Oregon special gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 2016, to elect the Governor of Oregon, concurrently with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as elections for the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, and various state and local elections. The election determined who would fill the remaining two years of the term of Democratic Governor John Kitzhaber, who was re-elected in 2014 and resigned in February 2015. Incumbent Democratic Governor Kate Brown, who as Oregon Secretary of State succeeded to the governorship, ran for election to the office. In primary

title: 2010 Oregon gubernatorial election

text: 2010 Oregon gubernatorial election The Oregon gubernatorial election of 2010 was held on Tuesday, to elect the Governor of Oregon, who will serve a four-year term to begin on . The incumbent governor, Democrat Ted Kulongoski, was ineligible to run due to term limits barring him from being elected to more than two consecutive terms. The Democratic candidate John Kitzhaber, who had previously served two terms as governor from 1995 to 2003, was elected to a third term, earning a narrow victory over Republican candidate Chris Dudley and two minor party candidates. Kitzhaber's election marked the first time in Oregon's

title: Oregon Tourism Commission

text: Oregon Tourism Commission The Oregon Tourism Commission, which does business as Travel Oregon, is a semi-independent agency of the government of Oregon based in the state capital of Salem. The agency is run by a nine-member board appointed by the governor, and governs several programs that work to grow the state economy by promoting tourism. Governor John Kitzhaber has said, "The tourism industry generates $9.2 billion in economic impact in Oregon and supports more than 91,000 jobs". The agency was created by the Oregon Legislature in 2003, and is funded by a 1% statewide transient lodging tax. Travel Oregon partners

title: Democratic Party of Oregon

text: the only Republican occupying an office representing the whole of Oregon. In 2010 the Democrats kept the Governorship in a close election decided by the slimmest of margins. Former 2-term governor John Kitzhaber defeated Republican Chris Dudley by a mere 14,910 votes. US Senator Ron Wyden kept his senate seat, handily beating Jim Huffman 57% to 39%. The Democratic Party of Oregon also kept all four of their previously held congressional seats in the U.S House of Representatives Democratic Party of Oregon The Democratic Party of Oregon, based in Portland, is the official Oregon affiliate of the United States Democratic

title: 2016 Oregon state elections

text: fills the remaining two years of the term of Democratic Governor John Kitzhaber, who was re-elected in 2014 and resigned in 2015. The incumbent governor is Democrat Kate Brown, who succeeded to the governor's office as Oregon Secretary of State. Brown won re-election; the next gubernatorial election is in 2018. Incumbent Democratic Secretary of State Jeanne Atkins declined to seek election; she was appointed in March 2015 following Kate Brown's ascension to the governorship. Dennis Richardson (R) defeated Brad Avakian (D), marking the first time a Republican was elected to statewide office in Oregon since 2002. Incumbent treasurer Ted Wheeler

title: Oregon Tourism Commission

text: with the Oregon Travel Information Council, another semi-independent state agency, to provide information to travelers on Oregon's highways. Oregon Tourism Commission The Oregon Tourism Commission, which does business as Travel Oregon, is a semi-independent agency of the government of Oregon based in the state capital of Salem. The agency is run by a nine-member board appointed by the governor, and governs several programs that work to grow the state economy by promoting tourism. Governor John Kitzhaber has said, "The tourism industry generates $9.2 billion in economic impact in Oregon and supports more than 91,000 jobs". The agency was created by

title: Oregon and California Railroad Revested Lands

text: included in the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 that phased out the program by 2012. The extension expired on September 30, 2011 and the final payment of just over $40 million was delivered to the O&C counties in early 2012. In late 2011, Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley proposed legislation to extend the payments for another five years. The move was backed by Governor John Kitzhaber and the entire Oregon congressional delegation. Republican and Democratic members of Oregon's congressional delegation also proposed setting aside some of the federal land in Oregon as public trusts in which half

title: 2002 Oregon gubernatorial election

text: 2002 Oregon gubernatorial election The 2002 Oregon gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 2002. Incumbent Democratic Governor of Oregon John Kitzhaber was unable to seek a third consecutive term as governor, therefore creating an open seat. To replace him, former Oregon Supreme Court Associate Justice Ted Kulongoski won a crowded and competitive Democratic primary, while former State Representative Kevin Mannix emerged from an equally competitive Republican primary. The campaign between Kulongoski and Mannix, who were joined by Libertarian nominee Tom Cox, was close and went down to the wire. Ultimately, Kulongoski eked out a narrow margin of victory over

title: Governor of Oregon

text: of this government were a three-person, elected committee known as the Executive Committee. In 1845, elections for a chief executive were held. The first person in Oregon to hold the title of governor was George Abernethy, a prominent businessman. Note: These facts apply only to persons who have held the governorship under Oregon statehood. Governor of Oregon The Governor of Oregon is the head of the executive branch of Oregon's state government and serves as the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The title of governor was also applied to the office of Oregon's chief executive during the provisional and

title: Governor of Oregon

text: designated as Article V, Section 8a. It defines who may become or act as the Governor of Oregon upon the incapacity, death, resignation, or removal from office of a sitting governor. The new governor (or acting governor) will serve out the remainder of the previous governor's or incapacitated governor's term. A special gubernatorial election is required, if there's more than two years remaining in the previous governor's or incapacitated governor's term. Unlike many states, Oregon does not have a Lieutenant Governor (though in 2007, legislation was proposed to establish such an office.) The current order is: Four governors have died

title: Governor of Oregon

text: in office, and four governors have resigned. The governor is the commander-in-chief of the Oregon Military Department. Power is granted to the governor to mobilize and deploy state military forces. The power to grant pardons and reprieves and to commute sentences is granted to the governor, with limitations placed upon cases of treason. Additionally, the governor can remit fines and forfeitures. Any use of these powers, however, must be reported to the legislature. In treason cases, the governor may only grant reprieves. The final matter of pardons, commuting of sentencing, or further reprieves is referred to the legislature in these

title: Governor of Oregon

text: certification of results of a gubernatorial election ends when the Secretary of State delivers the results to the Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives. The Speaker then will publish the results to a joint session of the Oregon Legislative Assembly. Where an election results in a tie, a joint session of the next legislative session will vote on the two candidates, and declare the winner governor. Legally contested elections are also decided by the full legislature in whichever manner other laws may prescribe. The gubernatorial line of succession was modified in 1920, 1946, and 1972. The current list is

title: Governor of Oregon

text: the Oregon Executive Branch. Article V, Section 1 states that the governor must be a natural born U.S. citizen, at least 30 years of age, and a resident of Oregon for at least three years before the candidate's election. Section 2 extends ineligibility as follows: Sections 4-7 of Article V outline the formal gubernatorial election procedures such as publishing the winner, ties, disputed elections, and terms of office. Governors are elected by popular ballot and serve terms of four years, limited to two consecutive terms in office, with no limit on the number of total terms. The formal process of

title: Governor of Oregon

text: the governor rented became the "Governor's mansion". Governors Atiyeh and McCall lived in the 1929 Stiff-Jarman House, an English cottage-style (also characterized as Arts and Crafts style) residence currently located in the North Capitol Mall Historic Redevelopment area. After the end of Atiyeh's term, the Stiff-Jarman House became the headquarters of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. Today the building houses rented offices. Meetings at Champoeg led up to the first constitution of the Oregon Country, and a petition for U.S. territorial status. The resulting acts also created this body as a provisional government for the region. The first executives

title: 2012 United States presidential election in Oregon

text: 2012 United States presidential election in Oregon The 2012 United States presidential election in Oregon took place on November 6, 2012, as part of the 2012 General Election in which all 50 states plus The District of Columbia participated. Oregon voters chose seven electors to represent them in the Electoral College via a popular vote pitting incumbent Democratic President Barack Obama and his running mate, Vice President Joe Biden, against Republican challenger and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and his running mate, Congressman Paul Ryan. On election day, Obama carried Oregon with 54.24% of the vote to Romney's 42.15%, a

text: to participate, was used to elect the attorney general, secretary of state and treasurer positions. 2012 United States presidential election in Oregon The 2012 United States presidential election in Oregon took place on November 6, 2012, as part of the 2012 General Election in which all 50 states plus The District of Columbia participated. Oregon voters chose seven electors to represent them in the Electoral College via a popular vote pitting incumbent Democratic President Barack Obama and his running mate, Vice President Joe Biden, against Republican challenger and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and his running mate, Congressman Paul Ryan.

title: 2012 Oregon state elections

text: nomination. The party chose candidates in a number of legislative and local races but only one statewide race, Secretary of State. Incumbent Oregon State Treasurer Ted Wheeler was appointed to the position in March 2010 following the death of Ben Westlund. Wheeler subsequently won a November 2010 special election to complete the remainder of Westlund's term. He is seeking re-election to a full term in 2012. Tom Cox, a management consultant who ran for Governor as the Libertarian nominee in 2002, won the Republican nomination as a write-in candidate. No Republican filed to run in the primary, but a few

title: 2012 Oregon legislative election

text: 2012 Oregon legislative election The 2012 elections for the Oregon Legislative Assembly determined the composition of both houses for the 77th Oregon Legislative Assembly. The Republican and Democratic primary elections were on May 15, 2012, and the general election was on November 6, 2012. Sixteen of the Oregon State Senate's 30 seats were up for election, as were all 60 seats of the Oregon House of Representatives. In the Senate, the Democrats kept a 16–14 majority, identical to their advantage in the previous legislative session. In the House, Democrats took a 34–26 majority, up from a 30–30 split in the

title: Oregon Superintendent of Public Instruction

text: position, resigned to take a job in the private sector on June 29, 2012. Accompanying the elimination of the elected office of superintendent was the establishment of a 12-member Oregon Education Investment Board, which hired Rudy Crew as the state's first chief education officer. His contract with the state pays him more than the combined salaries of the governor, state treasurer and secretary of state. In July 2012, Governor Kitzhaber appointed Tigard-Tualatin School District superintendent Rob Saxton to serve as the first deputy superintendent. The following table lists the twenty individuals who held the office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

title: 2012 Oregon legislative election

text: previous session. In the previous session, Democrats controlled the Senate with a 16–14 majority. Of the 16 seats up for election, eight were previously held by Democrats, and eight by Republicans. In the House, all 60 seats up for re-election. In the previous session, the house was evenly split between Democrats and Republicans, 30–30. Oregon Secretary of State - November 6, 2012, General Election Abstract of Votes 2012 Oregon legislative election The 2012 elections for the Oregon Legislative Assembly determined the composition of both houses for the 77th Oregon Legislative Assembly. The Republican and Democratic primary elections were on May

title: 2012 Oregon state elections

text: Republican opponent Mitt Romney in the national presidential election. In Oregon, the voters also chose Obama, giving him all of Oregon's 7 electoral votes. All five of Oregon's seats in the United States House of Representatives were up for re-election in 2012. All five incumbents ran for and won re-election, including Democrat Suzanne Bonamici who won a special election in District 1 earlier in the year to replace Democrat David Wu. Incumbent Oregon Attorney General John Kroger, first elected in 2008, announced in October 2011 that he would not seek a second term, citing undisclosed medical issues. In April 2012,

title: 2012 Oregon Ducks football team

text: 2012 Oregon Ducks football team The 2012 Oregon Ducks football team represented the University of Oregon in the 2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team played their home games at Autzen Stadium for the 46th straight year, and was coached by Chip Kelly in his fourth and final year at Oregon. They are a member of the Pac-12 Conference in the North Division. For the fifth straight season, Oregon swept all of their regional rivals in the Pac-12: Oregon State, Washington, and Washington State. The Ducks won their third straight conference title after defeating UCLA in the inaugural

title: Oregon Department of Agriculture

text: Its legislatively adopted budget for the 2003–2005 biennium was $75.1 million. The Department is under the direction and supervision of a Director of Agriculture, who is appointed by the Governor of Oregon. The Director is assisted in managing the Department by a Deputy Director and two Assistant Directors. The Oregon State Board of Agriculture advises the Director and the Department regarding the implementation, administration and enforcement of Department programs and the development of Department policies designed improve the agricultural industry in the State. The State Board of Agriculture is composed of ten members. The Governor of Oregon appoints nine of

title: 2012 Oregon state elections

text: weeks before the primary election, party officials sent postcards to Republicans urging them to write in Tom Cox, who won 5% of the vote as the Libertarian candidate for Governor in 2002. Cox won the majority of the more than 24,000 write-in votes to advance to the November general election. The Oregon Commissioner of Labor serves as the head of the state Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI), and is a nonpartisan position. Brad Avakian, a Democrat who has served as Commissioner since 2008, is running for re-election. Republican state Senator Bruce Starr is challenging Avakian. The Democrats had a

title: Government of Oregon

text: the Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court. At the local level are some justice courts, municipal courts, and county courts. The Oregon Supreme Court is located in the Oregon Supreme Court Building in Salem. It consists of seven judges that are elected to six-year terms in statewide popular elections, with vacancies filled by appointment by the Governor of Oregon. As the highest court in the state, it is the final authority on state law and its decisions can only be overturned by the United States Supreme Court. The court is headed by the Chief Justice, who is elected to

title: 2012 Oregon state elections

text: 2012 Oregon state elections On November 6, 2012, the U.S. state of Oregon held statewide general elections for four statewide offices (secretary of state, attorney general, treasurer, and commissioner of labor), both houses of the Oregon Legislative Assembly, and several state ballot measures. The primary elections were held on May 15, 2012. Both elections also included national races for President of the United States and five U.S. House Representatives. Numerous local jurisdictions — cities, counties, and regional government entities — held elections for various local offices and ballot measures on these days as well. Democratic incumbent Barack Obama defeated his

title: Governor of Oregon

text: cases. The governor has the power to veto legislation, which can be overridden by a two-thirds majority in both houses of the legislature, and can veto particular items from an appropriations or emergency bill while leaving others intact (see line item veto). If needed, the governor may convene a special session of the legislature by proclamation and is empowered to call for special elections to fill vacant seats. Between the vacancy and special election, the governor is able to appoint a replacement. Annually, the governor addresses the legislature in his or her State of the State address. In this speech

title: 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Oregon

text: for re-election in what is often considered to be the most competitive district in the state. In fact, the district has an even PVI. 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Oregon The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Oregon were held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 to elect the five U.S. Representatives from the state of Oregon, apportioned according to the 2010 United States Census. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a quadrennial presidential election. All five incumbents, four Democrats and one Republican, were re-elected to another term. Primary

title: 2012 Portland, Oregon mayoral election

text: 61% of the vote. The November 6 general election was a race between Charlie Hales and Jefferson Smith. 2012 Portland, Oregon mayoral election The 2012 Portland mayoral election was held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, to elect the mayor of Portland, Oregon. Charlie Hales was elected, defeating challenger Jefferson Smith. Incumbent mayor Sam Adams did not seek a second term. Municipal elections in Oregon are non-partisan. The non-partisan primary was held on Tuesday, May 15, 2012. As no candidate received an outright majority of the vote in the primary, the top two finishers—former city commissioner Charlie Hales and state representative

title: 2012 Oregon state elections

text: Casino at the closed Multnomah Greyhound Park; mandates percentage of revenues payable to dedicated state fund. Initiated statute. Phases out existing inheritance taxes on large estates, and all taxes on intra-family property transfers. Initiated constitutional amendment. Amends Constitution: allocates corporate income/excise tax "kicker" refund to additionally fund K–12 public education. 2012 Oregon state elections On November 6, 2012, the U.S. state of Oregon held statewide general elections for four statewide offices (secretary of state, attorney general, treasurer, and commissioner of labor), both houses of the Oregon Legislative Assembly, and several state ballot measures. The primary elections were held on May

title: 2012 Portland, Oregon mayoral election

text: 2012 Portland, Oregon mayoral election The 2012 Portland mayoral election was held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, to elect the mayor of Portland, Oregon. Charlie Hales was elected, defeating challenger Jefferson Smith. Incumbent mayor Sam Adams did not seek a second term. Municipal elections in Oregon are non-partisan. The non-partisan primary was held on Tuesday, May 15, 2012. As no candidate received an outright majority of the vote in the primary, the top two finishers—former city commissioner Charlie Hales and state representative Jefferson Smith—advanced to a runoff in the November 6 general election. In the general election, Hales received approximately

title: 2012 Oregon Ballot Measure 80

text: 2012 Oregon Ballot Measure 80 Oregon Ballot Measure 80, also known as the Oregon Cannabis Tax Act, OCTA and Initiative-9, was an initiated state statute ballot measure on the November 6, 2012 general election ballot in Oregon. It would have allowed personal marijuana and hemp cultivation or use without a license and created a commission to regulate the sale of commercial marijuana. The act would also have set aside two percent of profits from cannabis sales to promote industrial hemp, biodiesel, fiber, protein and oil. Measure 80 was defeated 53.44%-46.56%. OCTA organizers stated a goal of collecting 130,000 signatures of

title: 2012 Oregon Ballot Measure 80

text: possession by minors. Bans public consumption except where signs permit, minors barred. Commission regulates use, sets prices, other duties; Attorney General to defend against federal challenges/prosecutions. Provides penalties. Effective January 1, 2013; other provisions. 2012 Oregon Ballot Measure 80 Oregon Ballot Measure 80, also known as the Oregon Cannabis Tax Act, OCTA and Initiative-9, was an initiated state statute ballot measure on the November 6, 2012 general election ballot in Oregon. It would have allowed personal marijuana and hemp cultivation or use without a license and created a commission to regulate the sale of commercial marijuana. The act would also

title: Oregon State Board of Education

text: Oregon State Board of Education The Oregon State Board of Education sets standards and policies for public schools, from kindergarten through grade twelve, in the U.S. state of Oregon. The State Board of Education was established first in 1872. As defined by the Oregon legislature in 1951, the Board has seven members who are appointed by the Governor and approved by the Senate. The Board exercises oversight over 197 public school districts and 20 educational service districts. In 1859, Oregon's state constitution created a school system and designated the Governor as Superintendent of Public Instruction. By 1872, the legislature established

text: 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Oregon The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Oregon were held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 to elect the five U.S. Representatives from the state of Oregon, apportioned according to the 2010 United States Census. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a quadrennial presidential election. All five incumbents, four Democrats and one Republican, were re-elected to another term. Primary elections for Democrats and Republicans were held on May 15, 2012; other parties had other nominating procedures. Several candidates received nominations for multiple parties,

title: 2012 Oregon State Beavers football team

text: 2011 season with a record of 3–9, 3–6 in Pac-12 play, placing 5th place in the North Division. On August 29, it was announced that the season opener against Nicholls State would be postponed due to the effects of Hurricane Isaac. Oregon State instead had their season opener against Wisconsin on September 8. The game was rescheduled for December 1. 2012 Oregon State Beavers football team The 2012 Oregon State Beavers football team represented Oregon State University during the 2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team's head coach was Mike Riley, in his tenth straight season and twelfth

title: 2012 Oregon State Beavers football team

text: 2012 Oregon State Beavers football team The 2012 Oregon State Beavers football team represented Oregon State University during the 2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team's head coach was Mike Riley, in his tenth straight season and twelfth overall. Home games were played at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, and they were members of the North Division of the Pac-12 Conference. The Beavers finished the season 9–4 and 6–3 in Pac-12 play; third place in the North Division and fourth overall. They were invited to the Alamo Bowl and were defeated by the Texas Longhorns. Oregon State finished the

title: Governor of Curaçao

text: of the Netherlands ("status aparte"). Before this date the Governor of the Netherlands Antilles was also Governor for Curaçao. The first Governor of Curaçao is Frits Goedgedrag, who also was Governor of the Netherlands Antilles before that country's dissolution on 10 October 2010. He resigned at the end of 2012 due to health reasons, after which his responsibilities were taken over by acting Governor Adèle van der Pluijm-Vrede (who had taken up her office on 10 October 2010 as well). Acting Governor Adèle van der Pluijm-Vrede swore in her deputy as Second Acting Governor, N.C. Römer-Kenepa, on 24 June 2013

title: Governor of Oregon

text: the governor outlines the current conditions of the state, and makes recommendations to the assembly as to what the government's priorities ought to be. If the legislature is out of session, the governor may appoint replacements to fill state offices until elections are held or the legislature reconvenes (see recess appointment). Mahonia Hall in Salem is the official governor's mansion. The house was built in 1924 for hops grower Thomas A. Livesley. It was named Mahonia Hall after citizens raised funds in 1988 to purchase it as Oregon's first official governors' mansion. Before the purchase of Mahonia Hall, whatever house

title: Clear Cut: The Story of Philomath, Oregon

text: again amended the scholarship plan — the program would limit its grants to students who are at least second-generation residents of Philomath, Alsea, Eddyville, or the Eastern Oregon town of Crane, and the awards can only be used at private colleges or trade, vocational or medical schools. The film became available for streaming on Hulu and Netflix on March 1, 2012. Clear Cut: The Story of Philomath, Oregon Clear Cut: The Story of Philomath, Oregon is a 2006 American documentary film produced and directed by Peter Richardson. It was filmed in the city of Philomath, Oregon. The film made its

title: Oregon State Treasurer

text: Oregon State Treasurer The Oregon State Treasurer is a constitutional officer within the executive branch of the government of the U.S. state of Oregon, elected by statewide vote to serve a four-year term. As chief financial officer for the state, the office holder heads the Oregon State Treasury, and with the Governor and Secretary of State, serves on the Land Board. The current state treasurer is Tobias Read, who was elected in 2016. Those who served as the Treasurer of the Provisional Government of Oregon prior to the creation of the Oregon Territory. Those who served as the Treasurer of

title: Oregon State Board of Geologist Examiners

text: Oregon State Board of Geologist Examiners The Oregon State Board of Geologist Examiners (OSBGE) is an agency of the U.S. state of Oregon. Administrative support for the board is provided by the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services. The mission of the Oregon State Board of Geologist Examiners is to help assure the safety, health, and welfare of Oregonians with regard to the public practice of geology through: The Governor of Oregon appoints members of the Oregon State Board of Geologist Examiners. The board consists of four geologists and one public member. The Governor may remove any member of

title: 2012 Oregon state elections

text: 16–14 majority in the Oregon State Senate in the previous session. 16 of the 30 senate seats were up for election. In the Oregon House of Representatives, which was evenly split between Democrats and Republicans, all 60 seats were up for election. Democrats retained their 16–14 majority in the Senate, and took a 34–26 majority in the House. Nine measures appeared on the November ballot. Two were legislative referrals, four were initiated constitutional amendments, and three were initiated state statutes. Referred by the legislature. Amends Constitution: Governor may declare "catastrophic disaster;" requires legislative session; authorizes suspending specified constitutional spending restrictions.

title: 2012 Oregon State Beavers baseball team

text: 2012 Oregon State Beavers baseball team The 2012 Oregon State Beavers baseball team represented Oregon State University in the 2012 NCAA Division I baseball season. The team participated in the Pac-12 Conference. They were coached by Pat Casey and assistant coaches Marty Lees, Pat Bailey, and Nate Yeskie. They played home games in Goss Stadium at Coleman Field. The Beavers finished the season with a 40–20 overall record, and came in fourth (tied with Arizona State and Stanford, just two wins behind first) in the Pac-12 Conference Championship with 18 wins and 12 losses. The team was selected as the

title: 2012 Oregon State Beavers baseball team

text: Regional and went on to play the Vanderbilt Commodores in the Nashville Super Regional, where they lost 1–11. 2012 Oregon State Beavers baseball team The 2012 Oregon State Beavers baseball team represented Oregon State University in the 2012 NCAA Division I baseball season. The team participated in the Pac-12 Conference. They were coached by Pat Casey and assistant coaches Marty Lees, Pat Bailey, and Nate Yeskie. They played home games in Goss Stadium at Coleman Field. The Beavers finished the season with a 40–20 overall record, and came in fourth (tied with Arizona State and Stanford, just two wins behind

title: Oregon Lottery

text: with 84 percent of voters in favoring the amendment. The Oregon State Legislature and Governor appropriate the remainder of lottery funds within those categories during each legislative session. As of 2012, over $5 billion of lottery proceeds have gone to public education, $2 billion to economic development, $900 million to natural resources (including Oregon State Parks and watersheds), and over $50 million for problem gambling treatment programs. Oregon dedicates about 1% of lottery proceeds for problem gambling prevention and treatment programs. Like other U.S. lotteries (and gambling in general), the Oregon Lottery has drawn its share of controversy. Topics of

title: Provisional Government of Oregon

text: the Oregon Treaty ended the dispute between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the United States, by dividing the Oregon Country at the 49th parallel. This extended U.S. sovereignty over the region, but effective control would not occur until government officials arrived from the United States. Two years later, on August 14, 1848, the United States Congress created the Oregon Territory; this territory included today's states of Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, and parts of Montana and Wyoming. Appointed Governor of the Oregon Territory by President Polk, Joseph Lane arrived at Oregon City on 2 March 1849. Governor

title: Oregon Department of Transportation

text: Oregon Department of Transportation The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is a department of the state government of the U.S. state of Oregon responsible for systems of transportation. It was first established in 1969. It had been preceded by the Oregon State Highway Department which, along with the Oregon State Highway Commission, was created by an act of the Oregon Legislative Assembly in 1913. It works closely with the five-member Oregon Transportation Commission (the modern name of the Highway Commission) in managing the state's transportation systems. The Oregon Transportation Commission, formerly the Oregon State Highway Commission, is a five-member governor-appointed

title: University of Oregon

text: university. Membership consists of all students at the University of Oregon, who have paid the current term or semester student incidental fee. Student participation in governance of the university extends to membership in the University Senate, which has five student members with full voting rights plus the ASUO president as a nonvoting member. Students are also represented on the university's board of trustees by a voting member appointed by the Governor of Oregon. The total FY2014-15 ASUO budget was $15.24 million. The University of Oregon Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation (GTFF) was established in 1976 to represent graduate student workers and

title: Oregon Progress Board

text: Oregon Progress Board The Oregon Progress Board (OPB) is a commission in the Government of Oregon. It was formed by then-Governor Neil Goldschmidt in 1989. The commission is composed of twelve members, including the Governor of Oregon; nine members appointed by the Governor; one member appointed by the President of the Oregon State Senate; and one member appointed by the Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives. Goldschmidt led the establishment of Oregon Shines, a strategic plan consisting of three goals and recommendations on their implementation. He then created the OPB, to keep Oregonians' attention on the goals, issue biennial

title: Oregon Department of Education

text: Oregon Department of Education The Department of Education of the U.S. state of Oregon is responsible for implementing the state's public education policies, including academic standards and testing, credentials, and other matters not reserved to the local districts and boards. The department is overseen by the Governor, acting as State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Agencies of the department include the Chief Education Office (formerly the Oregon Education Investment Board), the Early Learning Division, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, the State Board of Education, and the Youth Development Division. The Governor appoints a Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction to act as

title: Oregon

text: this way until August 13, 1848, when Oregon was annexed by the United States and a territorial government was established. Oregon maintained a territorial government until February 14, 1859, when it was granted statehood. Oregon state government has a separation of powers similar to the federal government. It has three branches: Governors in Oregon serve four-year terms and are limited to two consecutive terms, but an unlimited number of total terms. Oregon has no lieutenant governor; in the event that the office of governor is vacated, Article V, Section 8a of the Oregon Constitution specifies that the Secretary of State

title: Oregon Arts Commission

text: Oregon Arts Commission The Oregon Arts Commission is a governor-appointed body of nine commissioners who allocate grants for artists based in the U.S. state of Oregon. It receives the bulk of its funding through the National Endowment for the Arts, the state, and the Oregon Cultural Trust. The commission provides funding for local artists through their fellowship programs. Established in 1967, the Oregon Arts Commission was initially a stand-alone governmental entity. However, it became a division of the Oregon Economic and Community Development Department in 1993. From 1980 to 1984, the Commission was chaired by John Frohnmayer, who later became

title: Oregon tax rebate

text: to eliminate the kicker altogether are underway, backed by lawmakers such as prior Governor Ted Kulongoski. In 2012, Oregon voters passed Ballot Measure 85, which reformed the corporate kicker so that if any rebate was due, the funds would be returned to the general fund and specifically allocated to augment public school funding. In 2007, the average kicker refund for personal incomes was $263, while the median refund was $113. The wealthiest one percent of Oregon taxpayers received one-fifth of the refund. This distribution is explained by the fact that Oregon has five state income tax brackets, from five to

title: Government of Oregon

text: Government of Oregon The government of the U.S. state of Oregon, as prescribed by the Oregon Constitution, is composed of three government branches: the executive, the legislative, and the judicial. These branches operate in a manner similar to that of the federal government of the United States. Oregon also has a system of commissions, wherein private citizens are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate; these commissions have the authority to hire and fire the heads of the agencies they govern, and must confirm changes to the permanent rules governing those agencies. In 1857, leaders of the Oregon

title: 1948 Oregon gubernatorial special election

text: general election, McKay won the election with 53.23% to Wallace's 44.53%, and was sworn in as Oregon's 25th governor on January 10, 1949. 1948 Oregon gubernatorial special election The 1948 Oregon gubernatorial special election took place on November 2, 1948 to elect the governor of the U.S. state of Oregon. A special election was needed due to the death of governor Earl Snell, who was killed in a plane crash on October 28, 1947. Incumbent governor John Hubert Hall, who took over after Snell's death until the election, lost the Republican nomination 51.13-48.87%, to state senator Douglas McKay, and the

title: Governor Grover (sternwheeler)

text: vessel on all routes running out of Portland, Oregon. In 1880, "Governor Grover" was dismantled at Portland, Oregon. Governor Grover (sternwheeler) Governor Grover was a sternwheel steamboat that ran on the Willamette River during the 1870s. Because of the completion of the Willamette Locks in late 1872, it was possible for vessels such as "Governor Grover" to be built in Portland, Oregon and then readily navigate the Willamette above Willamette Falls. "Governor Grover" was built in 1873 for the Willamette River Navigation Company which had been formed to compete with the monopoly on the river that was then held by

title: Oregon Department of Agriculture

text: the board members and the chair of Oregon Soil and Water Conservation Commission serves as the tenth member. The director of the Director and the dean of the College of Agriculture at Oregon State University, serve as ex-officio members. Oregon Department of Agriculture The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is the agency of the government of the U.S. state of Oregon responsible for promoting and regulating food production and safety. It is headed by the Director of Agriculture, appointed by the Governor of Oregon subject to senate confirmation, advised by a board of ten members, also gubernatorial appointees. Through its

title: Oregon Department of Agriculture

text: Oregon Department of Agriculture The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is the agency of the government of the U.S. state of Oregon responsible for promoting and regulating food production and safety. It is headed by the Director of Agriculture, appointed by the Governor of Oregon subject to senate confirmation, advised by a board of ten members, also gubernatorial appointees. Through its nine divisions, it administers no fewer than 36 chapters of Oregon laws. Established as the State Department of Agriculture (SDA) in 1931 by an act of the Oregon Legislative Assembly which consolidated a patchwork of state programs and bureaus.

text: 1948 Oregon gubernatorial special election The 1948 Oregon gubernatorial special election took place on November 2, 1948 to elect the governor of the U.S. state of Oregon. A special election was needed due to the death of governor Earl Snell, who was killed in a plane crash on October 28, 1947. Incumbent governor John Hubert Hall, who took over after Snell's death until the election, lost the Republican nomination 51.13-48.87%, to state senator Douglas McKay, and the Democrats nominated state senator Lew Wallace, who had previously lost to Earl Snell in the 1942 gubernatorial election in a landslide. In the

title: The Oregon Channel

text: carried until adjournment "sine die". When the legislature is not in session, other live gavel-to-gavel programming was carried, including the Oregon Supreme Court, and meetings of the Governor and his or her cabinet. When there were no live gavel-to-gavel meetings, other local or statewide public affairs programming was carried. Officials at the Oregon State Capitol planned to discontinue the broadcast of the Oregon Channel after the 2011 session, concluding that the viewership of the Oregon Channel had dropped too low to justify spending the money to keep it running. Both the lack of interest from local Salem/Salem-area Public, educational, and

title: 2012–13 Oregon Ducks men's basketball team

text: 2012–13 Oregon Ducks men's basketball team The 2012–13 Oregon Ducks men's basketball team represented the University of Oregon during the 2012–13 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Ducks, led by their third year head coach Dana Altman, were members of the Pac-12 Conference and played their home games at Matthew Knight Arena. They finished with a record of 28–9 overall, 12–6 in Pac-12 play to finish in a three way tie for second place. They were champions of the Pac-12 Tournament, defeating UCLA in the championship game, to earn an automatic bid to the 2013 NCAA Tournament where they

title: The Last Campaign of Governor Booth Gardner

text: such law in the United States after Oregon Measure 16—with 57.8 per cent support. "The Last Campaign" was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject) in 2009. The Last Campaign of Governor Booth Gardner The Last Campaign of Governor Booth Gardner is a 2009 documentary film directed by Daniel Junge and produced by Just Media for HBO Films. The film follows the "last campaign" of Booth Gardner, the Governor of Washington from 1985 to 1993, to facilitate the passage of the Washington Death with Dignity Act (also called Initiative 1000), legalizing physician-assisted suicide in Washington state. Gardner,

title: 2012–13 Oregon State Beavers men's basketball team

text: Tournament 2012–13 Oregon State Beavers men's basketball team The 2012–13 Oregon State Beavers men's basketball team represented Oregon State University in the 2012–13 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Head coach Craig Robinson was in his fifth year with the team. The Beavers played their home games at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Oregon and were a member of the Pac-12 Conference. They finish with a record of 14–18 overall, 4–14 in Pac-12 to finish in a last place tie with Washington State. They lost in the first round of the Pac-12 Tournament to Colorado. !colspan=9| Exhibition !colspan=9| Regular season !colspan=9|

title: 2012 Oregon Ducks football team

text: Maldonado Kick) 2nd quarter scoring: KSU – Collin Klein 6 Yd Run (Anthony Cantele Kick); KSU – Anthony Cantele 25 Yd Field Goal ; ORE – Kenjon Barner 24 Yd Pass From Marcus Mariota (Alejandro Maldonado Kick) 3rd quarter scoring: ORE – Alejandro Maldonado 33 Yd Field Goal ; ORE – Marcus Mariota 2 Yd Run (Alejandro Maldonado Kick Blocked, Recovered By Kansas State For 1-Point Safety For Oregon) 4th quarter scoring: KSU – John Hubert 10 Yd Pass From Collin Klein (Anthony Cantele Kick); ORE – Alejandro Maldonado 24 Yd Field Goal 2012 Oregon Ducks football team The 2012

title: Team Oregon

text: to develop their own program. Team Oregon and MSF settled the lawsuit out of court in December 2008. Some training programs are sponsored through local colleges, including Lane Community College, Chemeketa Community College, and Portland Community College. Team Oregon supported 2009 Oregon Senate Bill 546, introduced by Senator Vicki Walker, which requires mandatory rider education before endorsement. The bill was signed into law on July 23, 2009 by Oregon governor Ted Kulongoski and will be fully phased in by January 1, 2015. Walker is an avid motorcyclist who sponsored the bill to stem the rise in Oregon motorcycle fatalities. As

title: Oregon Progress Board

text: of its 2009 report, the OPB listed its benchmarks in seven categories. After the 2009 report was completed, funding for the Board was cut and the state discontinued monitoring the benchmarks. In 2014, the Oregon Community Foundation and OSU built on the previous work with a report on a series of similar indicators. Oregon Progress Board The Oregon Progress Board (OPB) is a commission in the Government of Oregon. It was formed by then-Governor Neil Goldschmidt in 1989. The commission is composed of twelve members, including the Governor of Oregon; nine members appointed by the Governor; one member appointed by

title: Oregon Department of Administrative Services

text: legislature, which are the basis for policy decisions. The agency is headed by a Director, appointed by the Governor and serving at her pleasure, subject to confirmation by the Oregon State Senate. </div> Oregon Department of Administrative Services The Department of Administrative Services is the agency of the government of the U.S. state of Oregon which is chiefly responsible, through its nine divisions, for administering all of the programs of the Governor and the executive branch, as well as providing administrative and support services to other state agencies, the legislature, and in some cases, individual citizens of the state. In

text: 2012–13 Oregon State Beavers men's basketball team The 2012–13 Oregon State Beavers men's basketball team represented Oregon State University in the 2012–13 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Head coach Craig Robinson was in his fifth year with the team. The Beavers played their home games at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Oregon and were a member of the Pac-12 Conference. They finish with a record of 14–18 overall, 4–14 in Pac-12 to finish in a last place tie with Washington State. They lost in the first round of the Pac-12 Tournament to Colorado. !colspan=9| Exhibition !colspan=9| Regular season !colspan=9| Pac-12

title: 1956 Oregon gubernatorial special election

text: State is first in line to succeed the governor. 1956 Oregon gubernatorial special election The 1956 Oregon gubernatorial special election took place on November 6, 1956. Democratic state senator Robert D. Holmes narrowly defeated Republican incumbent Elmo Smith to win the election. On January 31, 1956, Governor Paul L. Patterson, who was elected in the 1954 gubernatorial election, died in office of a coronary occlusion. Patterson's death elevated Oregon State Senate President Elmo Smith to governor and a special election for November was called to fill the position for the final two years of Patterson's term. The succession law was

text: defeated Oklahoma State in the second round and Saint Louis in the third round to advance to the Sweet Sixteen where they lost to Louisville. Source:<ref name="Commitments/recruits"></ref> !colspan=9| Exhibition !colspan=9| Regular Season !colspan=6 style="background:#004F27; color:yellow;"| Pac-12 Tournament !colspan=6 style="background:#004F27; color:yellow;"| NCAA Tournament On March 12, 2013 Dana Altman was named the John R. Wooden Pac-12 head coach of the year. 2012–13 Oregon Ducks men's basketball team The 2012–13 Oregon Ducks men's basketball team represented the University of Oregon during the 2012–13 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Ducks, led by their third year head coach Dana Altman, were members

title: Native American peoples of Oregon

text: of 1855, an anonymous letter signed simply "A Miner" appeared in the "Oregon Statesman." This letter predicted the eminence of bloody massacres carried out by native peoples against the white population of Oregon. This claim was picked up by the Sub-Indian Agent for Southern Oregon, who convened a mass meeting in a Willamette Valley town and formally made the call to raise 3,000 troops from the citizenry to do battle with the menace. Concern swept the Oregon Territory, with newspapers up and down the coast, from the Washington Territory to Northern California, virtually unanimously calling for war. Governor George Law

title: Governor of Leningrad Oblast

text: Governor of Leningrad Oblast The Governor of Leningrad Oblast (Губернатор Ленинградской области) is the head of executive branch for the Leningrad Oblast, considered as Prime Minister of Leningrad Oblast. The office of Governor is an elected position, for which elected officials serve four year terms. While individual politicians may serve as many terms as they can be elected to, Governors cannot be elected to more than two consecutive terms. The official residence for the Governor is located in Saint Petersburg. The current Governor is Aleksandr Drozdenko, who assumed office on May 11, 2012. The latest election for the office was

title: Governor of Leningrad Oblast

text: held on 13 September 2015 Governor of Leningrad Oblast The Governor of Leningrad Oblast (Губернатор Ленинградской области) is the head of executive branch for the Leningrad Oblast, considered as Prime Minister of Leningrad Oblast. The office of Governor is an elected position, for which elected officials serve four year terms. While individual politicians may serve as many terms as they can be elected to, Governors cannot be elected to more than two consecutive terms. The official residence for the Governor is located in Saint Petersburg. The current Governor is Aleksandr Drozdenko, who assumed office on May 11, 2012. The latest

title: Oregon Secretary of State

text: Oregon Secretary of State The Secretary of State of Oregon, an elected constitutional officer within the executive branch of government of the U.S. state of Oregon, is first in line of succession to the Governor. The duties of office are: auditor of public accounts, chief elections officer, and administrator of public records. Additionally, the Secretary of State serves on the Oregon State Land Board and chairs the Oregon Sustainability Board. Following every United States Census, if the Oregon Legislative Assembly cannot come to agreement over changes to legislative redistricting, the duty falls to the Secretary of State. The current Secretary

title: Constitution Party of Oregon

text: statewide race in Oregon, that of Governor, and had nominees for four of Oregon's five congressional districts. Constitution Party candidates also ran in five of the sixty house districts, and two of the thirty senate districts for the Oregon State Legislature, and one county race, for Columbia County Commissioner. No Constitution Party candidates won in Oregon in 2006. Constitution Party of Oregon The Constitution Party of Oregon is a political party organized as a minor party pursuant to state election law, and recognized by the State of Oregon as a statewide nominating party. The state party was organized in 2000

title: Lieutenant governor (United States)

text: to succeed the governor in the event of death, disability, resignation, or removal from office. The line of succession also includes the attorney general, state treasurer and superintendent of public instruction. In Maine, if the governor cannot serve, the immediate successor is the Senate President. Whenever the governor dies, resigns, is removed from office or unable to perform the duties of office, the Senate president serves as "acting governor". The gubernatorial line of succession is set forth in the state constitution, at Article V, Section 8a. It defines who may become or act as the Governor of Oregon upon the

title: LGBT rights in Oregon

text: orientation change efforts (conversion therapy) on minors. On March 17, 2015, the Oregon House of Representatives passed a bill banning conversion therapy 41–18 and on May 7 the Oregon State Senate approved the bill 21–8. On May 18, 2015, Governor Kate Brown signed the bill into law. The law went into effect on July 1, 2015. Oregon's incumbent Governor, Kate Brown, is the first openly bisexual Governor in United States history. Oregon's House Speaker, Tina Kotek, is openly lesbian, married to her spouse Aimee Wilson. Michael McShane, the judge who struck down Oregon's same-sex marriage ban, is also openly gay.

title: Governor of Virginia

text: the president in office, as with Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. The only exception being in 2013 with the election of Democrat Terry McAuliffe, following the re-election of President Obama in 2012. Tim Kaine was inaugurated on January 14, 2006. Due to renovations on the Capitol in Richmond, his inauguration was held in Williamsburg, making him the first governor to be inaugurated in Williamsburg since Thomas Jefferson in 1779. The current governor of Virginia is Ralph Northam, who was inaugurated on January 13, 2018. The Governor of Virginia is addressed as "The Honorable", but may occasionally be referred to as

title: Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin

text: a vacancy in the office of the lieutenant governor, the governor nominates a candidate who becomes lieutenant governor for the remainder of the term upon his approval by the Wisconsin Assembly and Wisconsin State Senate. A lieutenant governor may be removed from office through an impeachment trial or a recall. They may also choose to resign from office. No lieutenant governor has ever been impeached; two have resigned. Rebecca Kleefisch is the only lieutenant governor in the history of any state to face recall election in 2012. She faced Democrat Mahlon Mitchell and won the election with a six percent

title: The Oregon Encyclopedia

text: 2012, it had a total of about 1000, written by over 400 authors from around the state. The encyclopedia's former development director, Sherry Manning, estimated the cost would be between $1 million and $2 million. A few days before the announcement date, over $175,000 had been raised and another $500,000 was pending. The Oregon Encyclopedia The Oregon Encyclopedia of History and Culture is a collaborative encyclopedia focused on the history and culture of the U.S. state of Oregon. The encyclopedia is a project of Portland State University's History Department, the Oregon Council of Teachers of English, and the Oregon Historical

title: Whiteaker, Eugene, Oregon

text: Whiteaker, Eugene, Oregon Whiteaker is a neighborhood in Eugene, Oregon, United States. It is located to the northwest of downtown Eugene, and is home to primarily working class residents. Though it has served as an agricultural and commercial district in the past, it has become a primarily residential area. It is known as a vibrant cultural hub, center of community and environmental activism and home to alternative artists. Whiteaker is named after Oregon's first governor, John Whiteaker, who purchased ten blocks there in 1890. A school in the neighborhood named after the governor prompted the usage of the term. It

title: Oregon Department of State Lands

text: the State Land Board. The Director manages the day-to-day affairs of the agency and serves at the will of the Board. The current director is Jim Paul, who was appointed under the administration of Governor Kate Brown in 2016. Oregon Department of State Lands The Department of State Lands (DSL), one of the oldest agencies of government of the U.S. state of Oregon, is principally responsible for the management of lands under state ownership, as its name implies. Unlike most other department-level state agencies, it is not headed by a sole elected official, but is the administrative arm of the

title: Oregon (Awake)

text: Oregon (Awake) "Oregon" is the fifth episode of the American police procedural drama television series "Awake". The episode first premiered on March 29, 2012 in the United States on NBC, was simultaneously broadcast on Global in Canada, and was subsequently aired on Sky Atlantic in the United Kingdom on June 1, 2012. It was written by consulting producer Lisa Zwerling, and directed by Aaron Lipstadt. "Oregon" was well received by television critics, who praised its storylines. Commentators noted that the script was well written and that the episode was the "strongest outing" since "Pilot" broadcast on March 1, 2012. Upon

title: Oregon

text: Alanson Beers, and Joseph Gale. This government was the first acting public government of the Oregon Country before annexation by the government of the United States. It was succeeded by a Second Executive Committee, made up of Peter G. Stewart, Osborne Russell, and William J. Bailey, and this committee was itself succeeded by George Abernethy, who was the first and only Governor of Oregon under the provisional government. Also in 1841, Sir George Simpson, governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, reversed the Hudson's Bay Company's long-standing policy of discouraging settlement because it interfered with the lucrative fur trade. He directed

title: 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Oregon

text: 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Oregon The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Oregon were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 to elect the five U.S. Representatives from the state of Oregon, one from each of the state's five congressional districts. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including the Governor of Oregon and a United States Senator. Primary elections were held on May 20, 2014. The 1st district is located in the northwest corner of Oregon. The incumbent is Democrat Suzanne Bonamici, who has represented the district since winning

title: Oregon Arts Commission

text: chair of the National Endowment for the Arts and a candidate for the United States Senate. As of January 18, 2008, the Oregon Arts Commission has added support for film, in addition to the other projects it funds. Oregon Arts Commission The Oregon Arts Commission is a governor-appointed body of nine commissioners who allocate grants for artists based in the U.S. state of Oregon. It receives the bulk of its funding through the National Endowment for the Arts, the state, and the Oregon Cultural Trust. The commission provides funding for local artists through their fellowship programs. Established in 1967, the

title: Oregon State Treasurer

text: the Oregon Territory. The individuals who have served as state treasurer since its admission to the Union are listed on the table below. Except where noted, treasurers were elected on a statewide ballot and served one or more full terms. Oregon State Treasurer The Oregon State Treasurer is a constitutional officer within the executive branch of the government of the U.S. state of Oregon, elected by statewide vote to serve a four-year term. As chief financial officer for the state, the office holder heads the Oregon State Treasury, and with the Governor and Secretary of State, serves on the Land

title: Democratic Party of Oregon

text: in power when they took 3 of 4 races for US Representative, a reelection of the Attorney General, a gain of control over the State Legislature, and a victory for Governor of Oregon. Going into the 2006 elections, Democrats occupied all four of the state's partisan executive offices and held a majority in the Oregon State Senate, but were in the minority in the Oregon House of Representatives. Of the statewide office-holders, only Governor Ted Kulongoski was up for re-election. Not only was he successful in that bid, but Democrats were elected to a slim majority in the House. All

title: Oregon Department of Transportation

text: government agency that manages the state highways and other transportation in the U.S. state of Oregon, in conjunction with the Oregon Department of Transportation. The first State Highway Commission was created on August 12, 1913, and was composed of Governor Oswald West, Secretary of State Ben W. Olcott and Treasurer Thomas B. Kay. On January 12, 1915, James Withycombe became Governor and replaced Oswald West on the commission. The 1917 Oregon Legislative Assembly redesigned the State Highway Commission, with citizens appointed to replace the elected officials. The new commissioners held their first meeting on March 6, and the commission was

title: Deputy Governor of the Bank of England

text: Deputy Governor of the Bank of England A Deputy Governor of the Bank of England is the holder of one of a small number of senior positions at the Bank of England, reporting directly to the Governor. According to the original charter of 27 July 1694 the Bank's affairs would be supervised by a Governor, the Deputy Governor and 24 directors. Since then, however, the role of Deputy Governor has been split and redefined three times (by the Bank of England Act 1998, the Financial Services Act 2012 and again in 2014), such that, as of May 2016, there are

title: Oregon State Defense Force

text: able-bodied residents of the state between the ages of 18 and 45. State employees of the Oregon Military Department who are not otherwise members of the Oregon National Guard may be required to join the Oregon State Defense Force as a condition of employment. By statute the Oregon State Defense Force is an internal security force for the Oregon State National Guard and can be called upon by the Governor of Oregon to serve under many capacities. These capacities include, but are not limited to: Since state defense force members live at home rather than on a military base, it

title: Jim Hill (Oregon politician)

text: Hill was elected treasurer in 1992, the first African American elected to statewide office in Oregon. He had previously served in the Oregon State Senate (1987–1993) and the Oregon House of Representatives (1983–1987). He ran unsuccessfully for the House in 1980, and for governor in 2002 and 2006. In 2010, Hill briefly stood in the special election for Oregon State Treasurer, to complete the term of Ben Westlund, who died in office. Jim Hill (Oregon politician) Jim Hill (born April 23, 1947) is an attorney, financial consultant, and politician from the U.S. state of Oregon. He served two terms as

title: Oregon Institute of Technology, Wilsonville

text: embedded systems, manufacturing, mechanical, software engineering, computer science, information technology, operations management, and geomatics. Oregon Tech is now funding the Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center in Scappose, Oregon which is now set to open in January 2017. Oregon Tech's four locations in the Portland metropolitan area were consolidated into a single campus in 2012 at InFocus' former headquarters in Wilsonville following a rebranding campaign launched in the same year. The Oregon Tech Wilsonville campus was officially operational in 2012. The last major renovations at this campus were complete in June, 2015. This included the addition of four new offices for staff

text: as permitted by Oregon law. On June 29, 2011, members of the Oregon Legislative Assembly reached an agreement on redistricting all five of Oregon's congressional districts, as required by population changes from the 2010 Census. Among other changes, Downtown Portland was moved from District 1 to District 3; District 2 ceded more of the Grants Pass area to District 4; and District 5 was changed to include more of Clackamas County and only small parts of Multnomah County. Oregon's 1st congressional district is represented by Democrat Suzanne Bonamici, the winner of a January 2012 special election with 53.8% of the