New entity gives regulators power against air polluters
Cleaner Air Oregon broadens pollution assessments beyond a business’ equipment and emissions.
Tech roundup
Intel employee headcount reaches an all-time high; Puppet Labs changes its name and hires a new executive; and Portland startup Rezella modifies peer-to-peer commerce.
Multnomah County suspends travel to Mississippi
Officials banned publicly funded trips to Mississippi after the state’s Governor Phil Bryant signed a bill that allows businesses to refuse service to gay couples.
San Francisco mandates fully-paid parental leave
THE GUARDIAN: San Francisco is the first U.S. city to mandate paid paternal leave.
Bernie Sanders, Ted Cruz win Wisconsin
NPR: Bernie Sanders and Ted Cruz led took victories for the Wisconsin primaries Tuesday.
Intel revises financial reports model
The semiconductor company announced Tuesday that it will change its format for quarterly reports.
ShakeAlert seeks federal funds
The West Coast Earthquake Early Warning System needs $16.1 million to launch within two years.
Portland ranks no. 4 in hottest apartment market list
The City of Roses ranked number 4 in Zillow’s America’s Hottest Apartment Markets top 10 list.
Schnitzer Steel loses $41M as export demand weakens
Schnitzer Steel Industries announced Wednesday it lost $41 million during the quarter due to a drop in export demands.
Marijuana updates
Governor Kate Brown signs a bill that will open banking options for legal marijuana businesses; BridgeTown Weed Tour kicks off April 16; the Portland Development Commission wants medical marijuana to stay out of Vanport Square.