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 TOP NEWS

Lottery Commissioners Vote to Curb Dramatic Cuts and Halt Shortened Contract Proposals
At the final meeting to decide retailer compensation levels, Lottery Commissioners voted on a reduction in retailer compensation rates by just over 10% from the current contract level—a dramatic improvement from the 50% reduction originally proposed by Governor Kulongoski and certain members of the legislature.
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Oregon Restaurateurs and Hoteliers Determine Top Issues Impacting the Hospitality Industry
Joint Policy Conference brings restaurant and lodging industries together to set agenda for the 2005 Legislative Session.
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Association's Fundraising Event Breaks Records for the Oregon Restaurant Political Action Committee
More than 250 industry members participate in ORPAC’s biggest fundraiser of the year.
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Online Poll Shows Overwhelming Majority of Restaurants "Significantly Impacted" by Minimum Wage Increase
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->See the Association's Response
 
 Local Government News
Restaurateurs Fight Decision to Allow City to Restrict Hours of Operation
The Portland City Council has approved a proposal that would allow the city to restrict hours of operation as well as hours an establishment may serve alcohol.
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 National News
 

NRA Commends Lawmakers for Vote on Obesity Lawsuits
The House of Representatives' Judiciary Committee passed H.R. 339, the "Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act," sponsored by Rep. Ric Keller (R-FL). Keller's legislation would prevent the food industry from being unfairly targeted with frivolous lawsuits due to the issue of overweight and obesity among some Americans.
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DOL Efforts to Modernize Wage Regulations a Big Win for Industry
Association wins hard-fought battle to ensure Congress allows the modernization of 50-year-old regulations to move forward.
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 Legal Topics
 

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Social Security
Music Licensing
Food Code
Liquor Liability

Health Inspections to Gain Consistency
Thanks to ORA's victory on House Bill 3156, Restaurant operators will no longer be caught in the middle of county differences.
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Confidential Bulletin Articles (February, 2004):
New Rules on Wage Garnishment
Defining a Lottery "Key Person"
Proposed Overtime Regulations
Interviewing Correctly: Asking the Right Questions
Supreme Court News: ADA after Raytheon
Music Licensing: Dealing with ASCAP/BMI/SESAC
Child Labor Laws

 

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Represent our industry's interests; Do it in five minutes. Visit CapWiz and find out how easy it is to contact your legislator. See what's happening on the national front. Find contact information from the U.S. President to the Oregon State Legislature. Send a letter on important issues with one click of your mouse. MAKE A DIFFERENCE! It's all here in the Political Action Center.


The Oregon Restaurant Association’s Government Affairs Team is a major force in Oregon politics, actively representing the restaurant, beverage, and hospitality industry of Oregon. ORA helps to elect politicians and supports campaigns advocating industry interests. It represents member concerns at the Oregon Legislature and before regulatory bodies.

 

   

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STAFF CONTACTS

 Mike McCallum, President & CEO works with regulators and policy makers addressing policies concerning the industry’s key issues.

 Bill Perry, Director of Government Relations, is the primary contact for restaurateurs to work with on key issues.

 Karen Mainzer , Director of Local Government Affairs, is the primary contact for local issues.