Economy adds 204,000 jobs in October
The U.S. economy added 204,000 jobs in October, higher than expected.
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Portland City Club criticizes property tax
The City Club of Portland released a report calling on Oregonians to repeal three ballot measures that it says turned the state’s property tax into a “Frankentax.”
Brammo sets 2015 IPO goal
Talent-based electric motorcycle company Brammo is looking to go public by the middle of 2015.
Oregon works on industrial hemp rules
A committee of agricultural experts and state policy officials has been selected by the Oregon Department of Agriculture to work on industrial hemp rules.
CRC faces toll questions
The proposed Columbia River Crossing tolling plan faces hurdles.
Economists track Oregon despite no new jobs data
Oregon economists have shifted their focus as the state’s monthly hiring update for October was skipped due to the federal government shutdown.
Blockbuster closing all remaining stores
Huffington Post: Blockbuster plans to close all of its remaining stores, as well as its by-mail movie distribution by early 2014.
Portland, Maine approves recreational marijuana
AP: Voters in Portland, Maine voted to legalize possession of marijuana for recreational use.
Three Oregon counties reject public safety levies
Voters in Curry, Polk and Columbia counties rejected property tax increases to fund public safety and jails.
University of Oregon ranks low
The University of Oregon ranks behind comparable universities in key metrics, including student-professor ratios, winning research grants, undergraduate graduation rates and more, a new report says.