Legal Newsline: "Macpherson notches major endorsement in Oregon AG race"

From Legal Newsline, April 11, 2008

The union representing assistant attorneys general in Oregon on Friday threw their support behind state Rep. Greg Macpherson, who is vying for the Democratic nomination to succeed their boss.

The endorsement by the Oregon Association of Justice Attorneys is a major win for Macpherson.

"Rep. Greg Macpherson has the combination of legislative experience and knowledge of Oregon government to get the job done. Rep. Macpherson, who has chaired the Oregon House Judiciary Committee, also has a deep understanding of the nature and functions of the Department of Justice," the endorsement said.

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Meet Greg Macpherson

Greg Macpherson

Greg Macpherson is a three-term State Representative from Oregon’s House District 38. Born in Corvallis, and raised on a dairy farm in rural Linn County, Greg is a third-generation Oregonian.

In the House of Representatives, Greg helped develop and pass the country’s toughest restrictions on the raw material used to make meth. As a result, home meth labs in Oregon have been nearly eliminated. He passed legislation cracking down on internet sex predators. In 2003, he helped develop legislation to stabilize the state PERS system, ensuring that public employees have a secure retirement. More recently, he worked on several major bills promoting renewable energy, and crafted Measure 49, to protect farm lands and open space.

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