In California, electricity deregulation was a disaster. Oregon has its own electric deregulation plan that will go into effect Oct. 1, but bureaucrats and lawmakers disagree on how it will affect ratepayers and utilities. . Media access to 911 tapes raises press freedom issues. Ruth Koenig , volunteer.
Demos seek to ease prescription drug costs.
Local campaign finance reform is both needed and doable. EPA public comment period for fertilizer ends Feb. 26. Art events and exhibits in local galleries. Lois Wadsworth reviews Hannibal . Movie Listings and Video Releases .