Here are just a few of the many events and meetings that fill Nancy's calendar: 

September 18
Spent some time painting at the youth mural project downtown

September 22
Attended the Lane Transit District meeting on route changes and budget reductions

September 25-26
Attended emergency board meetings at the Capitol

October 7
Visited Sheldon High School as "Principal for a Day"

Nancy joined in on the fun and "marched" (and danced through)
the Eugene Celebration Parade on September 13.  

This was a great meeting, and I appreciated the many thoughtful questions.  To ensure that all Oregonians have access to the health care they deserve at affordable prices will take the hard work and the input all citizens from all walks of life.  If you missed the Health Fund Board meeting in Eugene on Sept. 11 and you'd like to submit a comment by Sept. 30, follow this link for more information. http://www.oregon.gov/OHPPR/HFB/docs/FallForums.pdf

Yesterday, a request for review was filed by an individual facing a 26% increase in insurance premiums from Regence. Now, according to DCBS, a hearing will be scheduled to determine if the rate increase is justified. Another Oregon insurance company, Lifewise, also recently raised rates 28% on individual policies.

In 2007, State Rep. Representative Nancy Nathanson (D- Eugene) passed HB 3103 to give the public more opportunities to weigh in about proposed insurance rate increases by requiring insurance company rate increase requests to be publicly posted by DCBS, the state agency regulating insurance companies.

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They’ll document the events at Hayward Field as more than 1,200 athletes take part in the actual competition, while thousands of visitors make their way to the Willamette Valley to watch the drama unfold.

When added together, that translates to about 30,000 hotel-room nights in Eugene, Springfield and surrounding cities for the duration of the Trials, said state Representative Nancy Nathanson, a former Eugene city councilor, who was instrumental in securing state funding.

“This event is the start of something big and lasting,” Nathanson said. “The direct economic benefit is about $18 million ... that’s why it’s so important to make a lasting impression and present the best possible face to everyone from around the world who will be watching." -Register Guard May 23, 2008

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The River Road and Santa Clara Community Organizations candidate forum on April 21, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the River Road Annex, 1055 River Road. 

7:10-7:25   Nancy Nathanson, candidate for House District 13 Representative (14 min)

A handy device that measures the amount of electricity used by computers, flat-screen televisions, lamps, iPods and other electronic devices in homes and businesses will be available for checkout at the Eugene Public Library starting Wednesday, April 16.

The easy-to-use “Kill A Watt” gauges are being made available through a partnership with the Eugene Water & Electric Board, City of Eugene and state Rep. Nancy Nathanson of Eugene.

A news conference and demonstration of how the device works will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16, in the Tykeson Room at the Eugene Public Library, 100 W. 10th Ave.

Nathanson came up with the idea of making the Kill A Watt available for library checkout while shopping for a birthday gift for her husband. “Okay, so maybe it’s not the most exciting birthday gift,” Nathanson said. “But it started me thinking about ways we could use this device to help other folks monitor their energy usage without having to purchase one.”

EWEB bought 15 Kill A Watts and collaborated with the city to make them available at the main branch of the library.

The Kill A Watt is easy to use: Simply plug it into an electrical socket and then plug the electrical device that you want to measure into the Kill A Watt. Many people may be surprised to learn how much energy is being used by electronic devices, even when turned off or in “standby” mode. These “phantom” electricity loads account for up to 6 percent of all power usage in the United States, according to some estimates. Knowing which equipment is using the most power may spur consumers to take steps to curb some of their power usage.

Nathanson said that if the devices prove to be popular at the Eugene library, she would like to see the program expanded statewide “so every Oregon community can participate and benefit.” She also praised EWEB and the city for collaborating to help consumers with a free device aimed at saving them money.

“When I talk about government accountability and savings, this is one of the ways we can really show Oregonians we can be smart, efficient, cost-effective and save them a few bucks at the same time,” she said.

Rep. Nathanson described budget and other issues at a town hall meeting with Sen. Vicki Walker and Rep. Chris Edwards.

sponsored by Lane Council of Governments Seniors and Disabled Services.

with Rep. Chris Edwards and Sen. Vicki Walker