Health Republic sues feds for $5B
The state insurer filed a class action lawsuit to reclaim Obamacare funds.
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Jeb Bush quits presidential race
TEXAS TRIBUNE: Jeb Bush ended his presidential campaign after the South Carolina GOP primary yielded unfavorable results for the former Florida governor.
Apple says Congress should form committee for privacy freedoms
BLOOMBERG: Apple suggests the government withdraw its demands, and Congress weigh in on privacy concerns, after the company resisted a court order to unlock the San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone.
Legislative updates: minimum wage, energy bills move forward
Two Senate-approved bills — minimum wage increases and a coal energy phase out, moved forward in the House.
Final Malheur Refuge occupiers to surrender
The four remaining armed occupants told officers they would turn themselves in Thursday morning.
Op-Ed: Raising Corporate Taxes is the Smart and Fair Solution
As someone who has run a business and served my community in Oregon for 4 years, I fully support Initiative Petition 28. My name is Marci Pelletier, I own Shwop in SE Portland, and I am a proud member of The Main Street Alliance of Oregon. I love my community — I try to do … Read more
Nonprofits and Businesses Mix and Mingle at Sunset in Old Town PDX
3 Degrees Event Celebrates 5th Year Bringing Nonprofit and Business Professionals Together to Benefit Portland.
Energy Trust of Oregon adds Lindsey Hardy to board
Bend energy leader brings passion for efficiency and renewable energy to the nonprofit.
Sussman Shank Lead Counsel on Successful Complex $300+M Senior Housing and 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchange Transaction
Sussman Shank LLP served as lead counsel for both the sale of 9 assisted living, memory care, and independent living campuses in Washington, Oregon, and California to a publicly-traded REIT, and the acquisition of 11 single-tenant net lease properties. This transaction was unique because it included both the sale of licensed senior housing facilities and a complicated 1031 tax deferred exchange transaction.
Concordia University MBA Wine & Cheese Information Session
Thinking about an MBA? Join us for our upcoming Wine & Cheese Information Session to learn more about Concordia University’s MBA program.