Boeing CEO plans to step down
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Jim McNerney, CEO of Boeing for the last 10 years, plans to step down.
Oregon Business Team
Senate leaders agree on $343.5M transport deal
The deal includes the repeal of the Clean Fuels Program.
What’s the richest town with fewer than 25,000 residents in Oregon?
This Portland-area town tops list, Central Oregon town has lowest median income.
System for awarding money to contractors calls for intervention
A new city audit finds problems with conflicting roles when distributing money to outside contractors.
OSU scientists study stink bugs to save wine crops
Warm temperatures have allowed stink bugs to prosper throughout the Northwest.
Car2go bailing out of Eugene
Car-sharing service cites lack of usage in its announcement to leave the city.
Marijuana law ushers in new business age
BY KIM MOORE | RESEARCH EDITOR
Oregon’s new marijuana law is expected to lead to a bevy of new business opportunities for the state. And not just for growers. Law firms, HR consultants, energy efficiency companies and many others are expected to benefit from the decriminalization of pot, according to panelists at an Oregon Business breakfast meeting on Tuesday.
Supreme Court: Government impacting supply-and-demand of raisins is unconstitutional
ASSOCIATED PRESS: The Supreme Court ruled that the government cannot take raisins away from farmers to boost market prices.
Walmart, eBay won’t sell Confederate flag merchandise
CNN: Merchandise with the Confederate flag on it will not be sold at Walmart anymore.
Legislators scramble at end of session
‘Gang of 8’ work on transportation deal; GOP pushes ethics reforms; Dems pursue tax hikes.