Salem, OR - Legislators freeze funding for emergency radio system

[blantonl]

(Source: The Oregonian) By Brent Walth, The Oregonian, Portland, Ore.

Feb. 18--SALEM -- Lawmakers froze most of the money for a sprawling $414 million emergency radio system tonight after months of saying the Kulongoski administration's project lacked oversight to prevent it from missing deadlines or going over budget.

Legislators freeze funding for emergency radio system until construction costs, timeline assured

 

[mikepdx]

At last someone has some sense in our state.

 

[N_Jay]

This should be a non-issue.

The bid is on the street for the oversight contractor.

 

[b7spectra]

It's just a tad less than a half BILLION dollars! I would love to have seen the sheet the salesman turned into his manager! Maybe I should start investing in Motherola and MA/Comm stock!

 

[cifd64]

Should have invested years ago.