Oregon prepares to take another run at cap and trade

The Oregon State Capitol building (Salem Reporter file photo)

In what was a contentious hearing by Oregon standards, state lawmakers grilled a right-wing think tank statistician who testified that the climate changed the day the earth was “born” and media and government are generating hysterics over the matter.

Kevin Dayaratnais a mathematician for the Heritage Foundation, but said his presentation reflects his personal beliefs. He was among the witnesses Tuesday before the Joint Committee…