Rogue names President of Spirits
Rogue Ale & Spirits named 25-year-old Michael Higgins President of Spirits.
GOP proposes comp instead of overtime
Republicans in Congress are pushing legislation that would give employees who work over 40 hours a week the option of paid time off instead of overtime pay.
Arctic Ocean ‘acidifying rapidly’
BBCnews: The Arctic seas are being made rapidly more acidic by carbon-dioxide emissions, according to a new report.
Pfizer first to sell Viagra online
AP: The drugmaker will begin selling its popular erectile dysfunction pill Viagra directly to patients on its website.
Hillary landslide in poll for 2016 Democratic nomination
POLITICO: A new poll for the 2016 presidential race that didn’t include Republican candidates has Hillary Clinton heavily favored as the Democratic nominee.
China having its own meat scandal
Guardian: Chinese authorities have detained more than 900 people in the last three months over meat-related offenses.
Film crews ask Oregon for more incentives
Actors and producers headed to Salem to convince Oregon lawmakers to spend more on film tax credits.
Sanyo’s layoffs prompt review of Oregon incentives
Taxpayers paid more than $42 million in incentives to lure Sanyo Solar of Oregon to Salem five years ago.
Kitzhaber summons leaders for budget deal
Gov. Kitzhaber summoned Oregon leaders from both parties to work out a state budget deal.
Hillsboro Hops find corporate sponsors
The Hillsboro Hops have found five founding corporate sponsors.