Summary: <p>Jefferson Exchange — March 13, 2013, HOUR 1</p><p><b> <span class="headlinetext">Oregon Legislature Update</span> </b><br><br> The work of the Oregon legislature kicked into a higher gear recently, when the deadline for filing bills passed, and both parties announced their budget plans. Both parties want to spend even more on schools than the governor proposed, with a major fight ahead over how to achieve budget priorities without squeezing existing programs. Northwest News Network <a href="http://www.nwnewsnetwork.org/people/chris-lehman" target="_blank"><strong>correspondent Chris Lehman</strong></a> covers the legislature while it's in session; he'll join us for a talk about politics and procedures.</p><p><b> <span class="headlinetext">VENTSday</span> </b><br><br> No guest, two topics, and all the calls and emails we can fit in half an hour. That's the general structure of our weekly VENTSday segment, a chance for listeners to vent politely on topics in the news. Take part by calling 1-800-838-3760 or 541-552-6782 or emailing <a href="mailto:JX@jeffnet.org?subject=VENTS%20Mar%2013"><strong>JX@jeffnet.org</strong></a><br> THIS WEEK:<br> --The TSA proposes allowing small knives on planes again<br> --An Oregon legislator proposes stiff fines for logging protests</p>
