Portland to allow Uber ‘surge pricing’
SHARING ECONOMY ROUNDUP: Controversial surge pricing proposal moves forward in Portland; Bend places restrictions on vacation rentals.
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Salem Health, OHSU, nearing deal
Two of state’s largest health organizations may integrate clinics into one system.
Oregon House passes $7.255B school budget
Teachers unions and Republicans protest plan, saying it doesn’t provide enough funding.
Gov. Brown, Nike, join chorus of politicians, businesses speaking out against Indiana law
Gov. Kate Brown says Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act offends her; Nike executive says it’s ‘bad for business.’
Snowpack measures yield ‘concerning’ results
Survey sites indicate snowpack at 8 percent of normal for this time of year.
Pacific Power warns against coal-to-clean efforts
Proposed bills would prohibit investor-owned utilities from selling coal-produced electricity.
Beaverton manufacturer tapped to make new Chromebooks
CTL will produce two new models of Google’s low-priced laptops.
Sick leave bills slowed in Oregon Legislature
Twin bills aimed at providing Oregonians with paid sick days stall in both chambers.
Portland mayor prohibits city-paid travel to Indiana
Charlie Hales responded to the state’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act by banning city travel to Indiana.
Eugene-based tech company acquired
TECH ROUNDUP: Feeney Wireless sold to San Diego wireless company; Intel courts Altera; Portland native named director of IT for White House.