What's Up with Betsy Johnson

Betsy reflects on Oregon's newly elected Secretary of State, Attorney General and Treasurer, and has some advice on how to wisely use your charitable dollars.

Betsy talks about the latest in a complex issue regarding a biological opinion, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and floodplain maps.

Betsy shares her thoughts on the election nationally and in Oregon.

Betsy discusses a biological opinion that could impact flood insurance for communities all over the country.

Betsy gives her thoughts on Oregon's Ballot Measure 118 and other issues voters will consider in the November 5th election.

Betsy discusses the latest on federal requirements that could impact homeowner's ability to get flood insurance,

Betsy gives her thoughts on the race for the next mayor of Portland.

Betsy weighs in on the candidates and measures Oregonians will see on their November ballot.

Betsy talks about Ballot Measure 118. a measure Oregon voters will decide in the upcoming election.

Betsy updates a situation in a Portland neighborhood and congratulates participants in a program at the Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center.

Betsy examines the potential impacts of Oregon Ballot Measure 118, the Oregon Rebate.

Betsy gives some Oregon wildfire. history, discusses an issue with border patrols and the Port of Astoria, and a FEMA fight.

Betsy opines on what is happening with Oregon government officials and the race for state Attorney General.

Betsy urges Oregonians to contact their congressional delegation about proposed new floodplain maps. More information on the maps is available here: https://www.fema.gov/flood-maps

Betsy talks about her speech to graduates at the Tongue Point Job Corps Center, and the latest round of ConnectOregon projects, an initiative established by the 2005 state legislature to invest in non-highway modes of transportation. She also discusses the state of fire fighting resources in Oregon and recommends you take a look at this article: https://wildfiretoday.com/2021/04/16/a-9-year-usfs-a...

Betsy weighs in on IP 17, a measure that Oregon voters will consider in November. Initiative Petition (IP) 17 creates the Oregon Rebate program, which will be funded with a new corporate minimum tax equal to 3 percent of corporate sales above $25 million. The rebate program will distribute the net revenues from the new tax to Oregon residents in equal amounts annually. The new program will be admi...

Betsy explains her thoughts on wildfire hazard maps that are currently out for public comment. https://oregon-explorer.apps.geocortex.com/webviewer/?app=665fe61be984472da6906d7ebc9a190d&viewer=wildfire

Betsy shares her thoughts on the passing of Peter Courtney, former Senate president. She also recommends checking out this article: https://portlanddissent.substack.com/p/peter-courtneys-blarney

Betsy talks about the Oregon Department of Transportation hearings going on around Oregon and updates progress on ConnectOregon projects.

Betsy updates progress at the Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center in Scappoose, OR.

Betsy looks back at Portland's Rose Festival.

Betsy discusses government's attempts to influence behavior through legislation.

Betsy talks about the ins and outs of fundraising.

Betsy updates efforts to preserve Rainier history. the Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center and the status of a proposed project to widen I-5 in the Portland area

Betsy gives her thoughts on independent expenditures, the process of getting cell towers built, and an ongoing struggle with Multnomah County about rebuilding a house.