news roundup

EPA updates Superfund plan, Legislature may pass on corporate tax alternative and housing crisis eases.

Lawmakers propose new cannabis commission, Port sues Monsanto and Oregon Supreme Court will decide if Port’s ocean carrier subsidies are legal.

Oregon to consider antibiotic use in livestock, snowpack at above average levels and PCC board chair resigns over “sanctuary” designation. 

Intel invests in autonomous cars, top Oregon staffers resign and the sage grouse divides Eastern Oregon.

Portland gas tax in play, Owyhee Monument status remains uncertain and state attorney general asks Trump to uphold clean energy plan.

Lithia Motors buys Terminal 1, Legislature aims to assess groundwater supply and PGE scounts Boardman gas plant site.

Portland approves inclusionary zoning, a sixth congressional seat is within reach and wave energy facility receives $40 million. 

Elliott State Forest logging preempted, Nike chalks up 6% revenue increase and Legacy Health expands hospital footprint.

University of Oregon concerned about federal research funding, PGE’s new energy proposals trigger protest and the Port of Portland is optimistic about container service.

OHA continues to revise marijuana rules, Portland revives public campaign financing and Multnomah County breaks ground on new health building.