We seek to empower citizens so that they can be more involved in their government. We seek to hold politicians accountable for their actions and make their records public. We strive to improve transparency in government so that citizens can be more aware of what their government is doing. Read More
1 week ago
ODE Releases 2024 Student Achievement Rates
Data shows current programs are failing students2 weeks ago
Hidden loophole in Rank Choice Voting (Measure 117)
By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The diligent Taxpayers Association researches have been studying the highly complicated and controversial rank-choice voting Measure 117, as liber...2 weeks ago
Governor Kotek Commits Oregon to Columbia Basin Restoration Initiative
State agencies directed to restore salmon and steelhead fisheries in the Columbia and Snake rivers2 weeks ago
Nike ‘threatened to kill’ small company and should pay millions, says court-ordered review
A court-ordered review of sports retail giant Nike Inc.’s conduct in copycatting Norristown, Pennsylvania-based Lontex Corp.’s Sweat2 weeks ago
DEQ's Emission Rationing Plan Would Suffocate Oregon's Economy
By John A. Charles, Jr. Last week the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) held its final public hearing on a plan to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 90% from fossil fuels used in Orego...