Out here on the Oregon High Desert local businesses and environmental conservation groups are partnering to conserve water, improve the fish and wildlife habitat and make the heart of the region's Deschutes River more attractive to recreation and tourism.

 

Most people would probably choose California as the state with the highest percentage of electricity generation from wind power. As it turns out, California isn’t even close as it gets about 4% of its power from wind.

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The Pledge was conceived by others reluctant to press upon the Members a full-up Electoral Reform Act of 2012.  While I strongly disagree -- we cannot delay on the specifics -- I respect the intent and below put the full text of the Pledge.

Electoral Integrity Pledge

On Thursday April 19th, the University of San Diego School of Law Independent Voter Club, the Independent Voter Project, and congressional and mayoral candidates will come together for a forum on the importance of independent voters in 2012 elections.