Senate passes Clean Fuels Program
The contentious bill is on its way to the House of Representatives after being approved by the Senate.
GM ignition death toll increases to 56
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Compensation expert Kenneth Feinberg’s number continues to rise to the dismay of the car company.
Federal judge in Texas blocks Obama’s immigration policy
USA TODAY: The White House has already issued a statement saying the Justice Department would appeal the judge’s decision to allow the deportations of millions of undocumented immigrants.
Amanda Fritz: City needs to ‘raise the bar,’ say no to developers more often
In a memo to her staff, Fritz emphasized the importance of tree preservation, on-street parking availability and neighborhood compatibility when considering developer proposals.
Speculation abounds on Kitzhaber’s last day as governor
Kate Brown, John Kitzhaber lay low Monday before transition of the state’s top position.
Port of Portland’s second-largest customer not leaving yet
German shipping line will be port’s largest customer when Hanjin stops coming to Portland in March.
Business groups, GOP express concerns regarding paid sick leave bill
Some warn that passage of bill would force them to “close our doors or lay people off.”
ODOT pays to study quake solutions for Medford I-5 viaduct
The Oregon Department of Transportation has hired a company to review the bridge that could collapse should an earthquake occur.
Everything old is new again: How the EEOC is reinventing itself
BY TAMSEN LEACHMAN | OB GUEST CONTRIBUTOR
It is important to understand the EEOC’s priorities, and ensure that your leadership understands the shifting expectations of regulators and the heightened standards to which you (and they) may be held.
Hacking ring responsible for theft of $1B from banks
ASSOCIATED PRESS: The cybercriminals have been active since at least the end of 2013, a cybersecurity report says.