March 16, 2011

Hearings On The State Bank In Salem Are On

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30th:

Senate Hearing on the Ted Wheeler's "virtual" state bank proposal (SB 889) 1:00 PM
State Capitol, Hearing Room B


House Hearing on the Ted Wheeler's "virtual" state bank proposal (HB 3452) 3:00 PM
State Capitol, Hearing Room 50


Also, if you can, plan to join us for a full day of events. Here's the agenda:

11:30 am - 12:30 pm: Pre-hearing briefing
State Capitol, Conference Room 350
Find out what to expect in the hearing, where the bill stands, and what we plan to do to mobilize support for--and counteract big bank opposition to--the bill.

1:00 pm: Senate Hearing
State Capitol, Hearing Room B
We need to PACK the room! We will have expert testimony lined up to discuss the proposal and to represent Oregon's community advocates, small businesses, and family farmers.

3:00 pm: House Hearing
State Capitol, Hearing Room 50

5:30 - 7:30 pm: Social Gathering and De-brief
The Ram Restaurant and Brewery (515 12th Street, Salem)
This will be an informal gathering hosted by the Mid-Valley chapter of the Working Families Party. Everyone is welcome!

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