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Proposed bills would prohibit investor-owned utilities from selling coal-produced electricity.

CTL will produce two new models of Google’s low-priced laptops.

Twin bills aimed at providing Oregonians with paid sick days stall in both chambers.

Charlie Hales responded to the state’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act by banning city travel to Indiana.

TECH ROUNDUP: Feeney Wireless sold to San Diego wireless company; Intel courts Altera; Portland native named director of IT for White House.

TRANSPORTATION ROUNDUP: Study makes questionable claims about Portland commutes; rapid busline to Gresham advances; TriMet rolls out new buses, light-rail trains.

State agency secured computers and cell phones following a government subpoena.

In Portland, city officials wrangle with decades-old deal that could provide land in Pearl District, while Bend lawmakers push bills that sponsors concede aren’t likely to pass.

Historically warm winter raises concerns about water access; farmers prepare for unprofitable year; Sen. Wyden pursues Wildlife Disaster Funding Act to prepare for wildfires.

HEALTH ROUNDUP: Bills in Oregon Legislature to provide relief for families burdened by skyrocketing drug costs; Oregon hospitals overbill Medicare.