10/3/05-Gov. Ted Kulongoski last month signed a bill to upgrade ports, railways and airports in the state with $100 million in lottery-backed bonds.
Dubbed “Connect Oregon,” the plan pushed by the governor is needed to strengthen the state’s ties to national and international markets.
The governor said the money from lottery-backed bonds is the next step in creating a business climate in the state that supports moving people, goods and commerce.
The plan is seen as a follow up to a $2.5 billion bonding program approved by the Oregon Legislature two years ago for road and bridge upgrades. The program borrows against future revenue to fund public and private projects across the state.
The money could not go for any project that could be paid for by highway funds.

8/10/05-The Legislature has OK’d a bid to upgrade ports, railways and airports in the state with $100 million in lottery-backed bonds. SB71 now moves to Gov. Ted Kulongoski’s desk for his signature.
Dubbed “Connect Oregon,” the plan pushed by the governor is needed to strengthen the state’s ties to national and international markets, The Associated Press reported.
The governor said the money from lottery-backed bonds is the next step in creating a business climate in the state that supports moving people, goods and commerce.
The plan is seen as a follow up to a $2.5 billion bonding program approved by the Oregon Legislature two years ago for road and bridge upgrades. The program borrows against future revenue to fund public and private projects across the state.
The money could not go for any project that could be paid for by highway funds.
For bill status, call (503) 986-1180.

6/23/05-The Senate unanimously approved a bill June 22 that would authorize a $100 million bonding program sought by Gov. Ted Kulongoski to fix non-highway transportation systems, including ports, airports and rail.
Dubbed “Connect Oregon,” Kulongoski said his plan is needed to strengthen the state’s ties to national and international markets.
The governor said the money from lottery-backed bonds is the next step in creating a business climate in the state that supports moving people, goods and commerce.
The plan is seen as a follow up to a $2.5 billion bonding program approved by the Oregon Legislature two years ago for road and bridge upgrades. The program borrows against future revenue to fund public and private projects across the state.
The money could not go for any project that could be paid for by highway funds.
SB71 now moves to the House for further consideration. For bill status, call (503) 986-1180.

4/25/05-A bill – SB71 – in the Joint Ways and Means Committee would authorize a $100 million bonding program sought by Gov. Ted Kulongoski to fix non-highway transportation systems, including ports, airports and rail.
Dubbed “Connect Oregon,” Kulongoski said his plan is needed to strengthen the state’s ties to national and international markets.
The governor said the money from lottery-backed bonds is the next step in creating a business climate in the state that supports moving people, goods and commerce.
The plan is seen as a follow up to a $2.5 billion bonding program approved by the Oregon Legislature two years ago for road and bridge upgrades. The program borrows against future revenue.
For bill status, call (503) 986-1180.