The Portland Business Alliance wants a sit-lie “conversation”—but mostly with lawmakers.
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We Are the Safety Net
Another bad budget year, another campaign to protect cash for the needy.
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The PBA Finally Calls Back
Downtown Lobbying Group Dishes on New Sidewalk Push
The powerful downtown lobbying group dishes on its new push for sidewalk rules.
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Back in the Cleaning Business
The Portland Business Alliance Wants State Help Reviving Sit-Lie Sidewalk Law
The Portland Business Alliance wants help reviving the unconstitutional sit-lie sidewalk law.
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Good for Dan and Amanda.
The sick-leave task force should serve as council’s lawmaking default.
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Steamroller Charlie
Paving Audit Gives Hales Another Weapon in Transportation Budget Fight
A harsh paving audit gives the mayor more ammo in his budget fight.
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The Cure Is Sometimes Worse
Who will shape the new task force on earned sick time: business or labor?
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The Happy Rangers
Despite PBA Fears, City Succeeds with Gentler Touch in Parks
Despite the PBA’s fears, a gentler touch succeeds in Portland’s parks.
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Bleaching the Sidewalks
Another plan to scrub the life from downtown’s sidewalks.
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Who’s the Greenest of Them All?
Eileen Brady stakes improbable claim to Green votes and Occupy love—rankling Jefferson Smith supporters.
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Ill Winds for Downtown’s Homeless
Portland Business Alliance summit brings ill tidings for Portland’s homeless.