City Club of Portland adopts amended housing report
The report includes a proposal to re-zone single-family neighborhoods.
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Feds push development restrictions near salmon-bearing streams
In light of a lawsuit from environmental groups, the federal government has new limitations for developers that will protect salmon.
Supreme Court denies Kitzhaber email privacy bid
Former Governor John Kitzhaber lost the petition to block access to archived emails.
Gov. Kate Brown signs four housing bills
Governor Kate Brown signed the bills aimed at statewide housing affordability on Tuesday.
Legislature: Governor signs minimum wage law, anti-coal bill passes Senate
Oregon’s legislation hit two landmarks this session. Governor Kate Brown signed off on the minimum wage hike; Senate passed the anti-coal bill.
Legislature passes marijuana edibles bill
Senate Bill 1511 allows medical-marijuana dispensaries to sell consumable marijuana products and oils to all customers over 21.
The Oregonian cancels Portland mayoral debate
The editorial board said they received threats to disrupt the debate between Jules Bailey and Ted Wheeler, scheduled for Monday at Revolution Hall.
Deschutes County considers reserve funds to offset PERS
County departments paid about $11 million into the reserve fund started more than a decade ago to anticipate Public Employees Retirement System costs.
Republicans stall legislative session
So far, the Republican’s antics range from the Wednesday floor session no-show to the Thursday bill read that lasted nearly four hours.
PBA president fights PSU payroll tax
Portland Business Alliance President Sandra McDonough filed a petition against the proposed Portland State University payroll tax.