Legislature trying to mandate affordable housing, but leaves out renters.
Oregon legislature
Posted inCannabis
Crystal Ball, Purple Haze
Oregon’s Pot Laws Are Up in the Air, But these Are the Ones Getting the Most Attention
Oregon’s pot laws are up in the air, but here are the ones getting the most attention.
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Chair-Jerkers!
Oregon’s Top Budget Officials Are Backing off Prison Reform Funding
Oregon’s top budget officials are backing off prison reform funding.
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Another Sudden Detour
The Road to a Portland Street Fee Now Runs Through Salem
The road to a Portland street fee now runs through Salem.
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Bracing for Impact
Will Oregon’s “Racial Impact Statements” Live Up to Lawmakers’ Hopes?
Will Oregon’s “racial impact statements” live up to lawmakers’ hopes?
Posted inPolitics
Bare Minimum
A Radical City Council Candidate Finally Has Us Talking About the Minimum Wage—But How Far Will It Go?
A radical city council candidate finally has Portland talking about the minimum wage—but how far will it go?
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In the Crosshairs
Bankers Target Credit Unions over Public Funds
Oregon banks launch a broadside against credit unions over public funds.
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Legislative Rodeo
A Special Session Scorecard
The legislature passed bills to help job applicants… and kill babies?
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Debating for Dollars
Lobbyists Spent $18 Million Influencing Oregon
Lobbyists spent more than $18 million in Oregon this year. Who the hell
were they?