Bend, Ore. – For the last three years, wildfires have rampaged through Oregon and destroyed delicate ecosystems, polluted air quality, endangered rural communities, and also cost the state millions of dollars. In a recent legislative poll conducted by Senator Tim Knopp (R-Bend), Central Oregonians made it clear that the reduction of wildfires, through sustainable forest management plans, is a top priority.
Knopp Introduces Plan For Wildfire Reduction

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Oregon’s K-12 public schools will receive a record $76.8 million from the Common School Fund
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