OHA Climate and Health Report Finds Oregon Adapting to Climate Change
The 42-page report found climate change-related events were a new fact of life for Oregonians, but lauded the state’s efforts to adapt to the crisis.
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Behind The Bill To Curb Health Costs
New legislation seeks to stem the rise in health care mergers and acquisitions.
Wyden to propose national vote-by-mail bill
Sen. Ron Wyden plans to introduce a national vote-by-mail bill to Congress in light of voting difficulties during this year’s primaries.
PSU payroll tax plan pushes ahead
The Multnomah County Circuit Court approved the proposal’s ballot language; dismisses challenge from the Portland Business Alliance.
Mayor Hales’ budget plan includes a contentious business tax hike
Charlie Hales wants to raise Portland’s business tax from 2.2% of net income to 2.5%, which would add $8.7 million to the city’s budget.
Portland Mayor to propose business tax hike
Sources say Charlie Hales is expected to propose a business tax hike to boost the city budget.
Bernie Sanders, John Kasich to hold rallies Thursday
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Democrat Sanders will hold a rally in Springfield; Republican Kasich will hold a rally in Portland.
Grocers nix liquor privatization campaign
The coalition supporting liquor sales in grocery stores shifted focus to blocking the proposed corporate tax hike.
Oregon Lottery director says he was fired after protecting harassed employee
Oregon Lottery Director Jack Roberts said he was fired by Gov. Kate Brown after he protected an employee who claimed a supervisor harassed her. Brown cited “management problems” for his dismissal.
Gov. Kate Brown fires Oregon Lottery director
ASSOCIATED PRESS: The governor fired Oregon Lottery Director Jack Roberts on Tuesday over “management problems.”