Coal phase out: We could do better

In March environmentalists hailed legislation eliminating coal from Oregon’s energy mix as historic and landmark. On the face of it, the new bill, known as the Clean Electricity and Coal Transition Plan, does sound impressive. But is it really that big of a deal?

Flying together

The founders of 71 & Change aim to shake up the staid professional services business model.

‘Offering paid family leave saves us money’

Providing paid time off to new parents saves businesses money by reducing hiring costs and boosting employee retention, said panelists at an Oregon Business breakfast meeting today on how employers are redefining their approach to parental leave.