Jefferson Smith: Says Minnesota has more Fortune 500 companies than Oregon and "one of the most obvious differences is they've invested in their schools."

PolitiFact Oregon:

The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Has Oregon lost out on Fortune 500 business because of lower education funding?

Portland Public Schools is eyeing a bond vote during the November election to help rebuild and refurbish aging school buildings. During a recent school board hearing on the issue, Portland mayoral candidates Jefferson Smith and Charlie Hales sat together and spoke out in favor of the idea. Learning is the priority, they said, but the environment plays a big role in just how well students learn. During his testimony, Smith sought to silence critics who might question the timing of the bond, given how depressed the economy remains. The fact is, he said, ... >> More

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