“We can’t afford to leave Oregon’s fate to a volatile international market. We shouldn’t just hope for the best as we compete with 49 other states to secure partial orders to meet our need. The U.S. supply is inadequate and the foreign supply is unreliable. We must make every effort to help Oregon and not remain at the mercy of fate.”

“…proposed legislation includes funding to support the development of an early warning system, such as ShakeAlert early-detection sensors, that could save thousands of lives during a high-magnitude earthquake… “Early warning can save lives. Utilities, hospitals, transportation systems, and educational environments could power down equipment and protect people and critical operations," said Representative Nathanson. "This is an opportunity to take a significant step forward in our readiness.”

“Nathanson advocated for increased federal funding for passenger rail operations, more reliable capital funding, attention to freight train length and freight interference in order to improve passenger rail service and increase on time performance. “

“This revenue is tied to education. Period. No exceptions,” said Rep. Nancy Nathanson, D-Eugene, one of the key backers of the bill. “This is 30 years in the making. We’ve witnessed generations of children who’ve endured classroom experience far below what they deserve. … We can’t delay anymore. The time to start investing in our children’s futures has come today.”

“Tenants are often a captive audience in their home parks. If they are unable to keep up with the rising cost to rent their lot, they must sell their home - or more rarely sublet it …. In 2015, partly in response to issues at Falcon Wood Village, Democratic State Rep. Nancy Nathanson of Eugene spearheaded a bill that placed additional regulations on park managers who sell homes.”