Daimler Charges Ahead with Electric Truck
Daimler North America’s Ryan Menze talks about how the Inflation Reduction Act has paved the way for electric trucks.
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Bi-Annual Apartment Report Shows Slowing Portland Rental Market
State economist says the data is consistent with the city’s population slump, and might make the state’s most expensive city more affordable.
Lawmakers Find Common Ground on Soil Health Bill
The Bill’s chief sponsor says the new, voluntary soil health program represents a ‘new way forward’ for Salem Democrats to approach farming issues.
SB 611 Opponents Urge Legislators to ‘Clip Portland’s Wings’
Landlords’ group testified against rent control measure and in favor of expanding the urban growth boundary and making inclusionary zoning voluntary
Drought Mitigation Package Faces Likely Cuts — But Sponsors Are Working to Close the Gap
The $250 million package would provide funding for infrastructure projects, disaster mitigation, data collection — and payments to workers impacted by severe drought.
SEC Names Medford Cannabis Farm in $30 Million Securities Fraud Case
Federal investigators say American Patriot Brands, which owns the Urban Pharms cannabis grow in Medford, misrepresented the size and scope of its facility.
Portland Children’s Media Company Impacted by SVB Collapse Releases Kids Book on Banking
Conceived and designed in a week, A Kid’s Book About Banking helps parents explain financial systems to children
Oregon’s Manufactured Housing Companies ‘Overlooked’ by Housing Plan, Says Industry Veteran
Manufactured housing could meet up to 10% of Oregon’s housing needs, industry insiders say.
Regional Banks React to Silicon Valley Bank Collapse
Stocks in regional banks declined sharply following Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse, but Oregon’s financial institutions are confident they would weather the storm.
Despite Job Gains, Oregon Unemployment Rate Stays Flat in January
Oregon growth sectors continued their jobs gains streak, reflecting a relatively robust economy.