Senate fast tracks tech tax package
LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP: Bill intends to woo companies like Google, Facebook and Apple; lawmakers address antibiotics in livestock; California aims to replicate ‘motor voter’ law.
Portland tops list of bike-friendly major cities
TRANSPORTATION NEWS: Health website says West Coast better for bikers; Uber appeals fines from Eugene.
Timber payment extension attached to Medicare bill
The two-year extension is included in a bipartisan measure.
Slave-caught seafood sold in America
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Investigation finds slaves used in some seafood sold in American supermarkets and pet stores.
Heinz, Kraft merge
USA TODAY: Kraft and Heinz are forming the fifth-largest food corporation in the world.
Portland Business Alliance Annual Meeting to honor members and spotlight importance of international trade
Registration is now open for Portland Business Alliance’s Annual Meeting, one of the largest business gatherings in Portland each year.
West Coast lawmakers want earthquake warning funding
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Group sends a letter to the House Appropriations Committee requesting $16.1 million for demonstration system.
Online network plans to charge subscribers for early access to popular YouTube videos
LOS ANGELES TIMES: Vessel will charge users $2.99 a month to see videos from YouTube stars before the public consumes them for free.
Low-carbon fuel standard challenged by manufacturing, energy groups
Out-of-state groups say new law violates constitutional commerce clause.
Study examines ‘entrepreneurial DNA’ in Seattle, Portland
Founders in Seattle are more emotionally stable, while Portland entrepreneurs are more open.