Morning Roundup
Judge denies block of Portland relocation fee, Superfund cleanup to start soon and local businesses participate in ‘Day Without Immigrants’
Year: 2017
Sen. Wyden introduces Kombucha Act
When he’s not pressing for an investigation into ties between Russia and the Trump Administration, Sen. Ron Wyden finds time to introduce legislation updating federal alcohol taxes for kombucha companies.
Skilled job visas face scrutiny under Trump, lawyers warn
The law firm Tonkon Torp held a seminar in Portland today on the H1-B program under the Trump Administration.
Magazine preview: OB goes on the road with the Chevy Bolt
Currently less than 2% of Oregon’s vehicle fleet is electric.
Morning Roundup
Elliott State Forest sale moves forward, DEQ looks favorably on cap and trade and Daimler headquarters receives LEED certification.
Schnitzer Steel CEO backs Trump council
Tamara Lundgren, CEO of Schnitzer Steel Industries Inc., supports a U.S.-Canada council to create opportunities for women executives.
Morning Roundup
Study questions business tax share, Schnitzer Steel CEO meets with Trump to discuss female executive council and legislators consider I-5 crossing improvements.
Business tip: Manufacturing employers can apply for daily overtime waiver
Oregon’s Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) allows manufacturing employers to apply for a waiver from Oregon’s 10-hour daily overtime requirements.
Video: ‘We stand behind refugees’
Businesses are rallying together to oppose President Trump’s tough stance toward immigration.