News Roundups

Cascade Siskiyou Monument expanded, Obama blocks new mining in southwest Oregon and OHSU puts hiring on hold.

Oregon in State of Emergency, winter storm takes toll on small businesses and Sen. Wyden pushes for Trump investigation.

Union Pacific files lawsuit against local agencies, Oregon to consider regulating crude oil trains and the Boardman mega-dairy could face state investigation.

Pension reform on table for 2017, legislators propose six housing bills and Mayor Ted Wheeler pushes pause on housing bond spending.

EPA updates Superfund plan, Legislature may pass on corporate tax alternative and housing crisis eases.

Lawmakers propose new cannabis commission, Port sues Monsanto and Oregon Supreme Court will decide if Port’s ocean carrier subsidies are legal.

Oregon to consider antibiotic use in livestock, snowpack at above average levels and PCC board chair resigns over “sanctuary” designation. 

Intel invests in autonomous cars, top Oregon staffers resign and the sage grouse divides Eastern Oregon.

Portland gas tax in play, Owyhee Monument status remains uncertain and state attorney general asks Trump to uphold clean energy plan.

Lithia Motors buys Terminal 1, Legislature aims to assess groundwater supply and PGE scounts Boardman gas plant site.