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Year: 2013
‘Grand bargain’ moves forward
Gov. Kitzhaber is trying to broker a compromise between Democrats and Republicans to get more money for education by raising taxes and cutting pensions.
UO and PSU nearing independence
The University of Oregon and Portland State University could soon declare independence from the Oregon University System.
CRC heads to Washington Senate
The Washington House passed the $10 billion transportation package that includes $450 million in bonds for the Columbia River Crossing.
Oregon lawmakers consider BETC reincarnation
Oregon lawmakers are considering a $25 million annual pool to replace the expiring manufacturing Business Energy Tax Credit program.
Oregon considers tripling film subsidy
Oregon lawmakers are considering tripling a state subsidy that exists to attract movie and TV productions to the state.
Judge upholds Portland art tax
Portland’s arts tax is constitutional, Judge Kelly Skye ruled.
Paypal launches galactic payments
Washington Post: Despite the lack of human settlement of other planets or even commercial space travel, Paypal wants to get a jump on potentially lucrative payments beyond Earth.
Pamplin buys Central Oregonian
Portland-based Pamplin Media Group bought the Central Oregonian, which publishes twice a week in Prineville.
Tour impossible to win without doping, Armstrong says
CBSnews: The statement, released in an interview with French newspaper Le Monde, coincides with the 100th edition of cycling’s showcase race.