Morning Roundup
Lawmakers propose new PERS reform, Apple backs two large renewable energy projects and Portland left off DOJ threat list.
Kafoury delivers State of County address
In her State of the County address chair Deborah Kafoury focused on housing, clean air and immigration.
Morning Roundup
Volkswagen plans EV infrastructure in Portland, Bend approves Uber and Gov. Brown freezes hiring statewide.
Gov. Brown announces statewide hiring freeze
The freeze is the first in a series of planned executive orders over the next few weeks aimed at easing the budget deficit.
Morning Roundup
Large wind project killed by U.S. court, Portland approves clean energy plan and OSU to build new $60 million complex.
Retail snapshot: Co-working, wine tasting, Teslas mark changing environment
Local retailers adapt — or die.
Energy Trust executive director issues clean energy challenge to Oregon
Michael Colgrove closed Tuesday’s Energy Future conference by calling for more aggressive clean energy policies.
Morning Roundup
Portland Mayor to create framework for autonomous vehicles, Rose City considers renewable energy and Oregon regulators call for Comcast investigation.
Bumpy road for coal-to-clean energy plan
The lead proponent of Oregon’s Clean Electricity Plan said the legislation, designed to wean the state off coal-fired energy, has not met her expectations.
Morning Roundup
I-5 bridge back on the table, budget writers issue another warning and Gov. Brown pushes toxic air regulations.