Portland software company secures $20M
Jama Software has raised $33M, plans to use funding to hire 50 to fill downtown office.
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MAX Orange Line expected to be millions under budget
The general manager of TriMet said the new Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Line will be $10-40 million under budget.
Oregon ‘Pot Czar’ fired
POT NEWS: OLCC Executive Director confirms he was let go, after being hired in December; Portland businesses embrace pot entrepreneurship; Jackson Co. won’t tax for a year.
Background checks on private gun sale bill introduced
All firearm transactions, with some exclusions, would be subject to background checks.
Department of Administrative Services hacked
The state’s metadata was breached.
Portland entrepreneurs hiring more employees, earning more revenue than global competitors
Study indicates Portland-based entrepreneurs are better positioned than industry peers.
California companies announce plans to expand in Portland area
Genentech will invest $125M to expand Hillsboro facility; InDinero will hire 50 and establish Portland as its “primary office.”
Deschutes Co. growing at one of the fastest rates in the country
Bend metro area grew to an estimated 170,388 people from July 2013-14.
Bill in Oregon Senate would require health plans to pay for abortion
Legislation under consideration in Salem would provide women with comprehensive health coverage.
Democrats in Oregon Legislature split on minimum wage bills
Comments from House Speaker Tina Kotek indicate the majority party has not come to a consensus.