Oregon carbon tax outlines receive positive response from legislative committee
Researchers say a $60 per ton tax on carbon emissions would raise around $2 billion annually.
Clackamas County bans e-cigarettes
The board voted to prohibit the use of electronic cigarettes inside all county-owned buildings and vehicles.
Oregon RAIN looks to nurture non-Portland companies
The Oregon Regional Accelerator & Innovation Network hopes to spur economic development in the southern Willamette Valley.
Eugene tech firm takes a subsidiary
Real estate technology firm IDX acquired California-based Agent Evolution.
Cognizant to buy TriZetto
Bloomberg: Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. will purchase TriZetto Corp. for $2.7 billion in cash.
Apple hits new record with iPhone 6 preorders
Forbes: Apple announced that over four million devices were sold in the first 24 hours.
Study says Oregon has second fairest tax system in U.S.
Wallet Hub reports that Oregon’s tax system is the second-best in the country in terms of fairness.
Feds award $6.5M to Oregon health centers
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded 29 health centers $6.5 million to expand primary care services.
Oregon bioscience supporters launch $1M campaign
The Oregon Translational Research and Development Institute hope to expand the state’s biotech incubator with a $1 million capital campaign.
Salem Grand Theatre building sold
The building was purchased by Meduri Farms owners Cindy and Joe Meduri.