Local Purchasing Preference — Oregon

In June 2011, Oregon enacted a new law (HB 3000) that allows state agencies and local governments to give preference to goods made in Oregon and services perfomed by local businesses, even if it entails paying up to 10 percent more than the cost of out-of-state suppliers.  Previously, schools, prisons and other government agencies had to choose the lowest bidder and were not allowed to consider the economic benefits of buying locally.