Behind the scenes: Ferris Bueller and Knute Buehler
How we settled on the headline for our profile of Knute Buehler.
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Legislative watch: Tax proposals under review, cap and invest moves forward, but faces long odds
After a whirlwind ten days, the legislature hones its agenda.
Congressional offices on the frontlines
Executive orders. Immigration bans. Mass protests. The repeal of the Affordable Care Act — maybe. Nonstop presidential tweeting.
Grant Park: 97212
What do three Supreme Court justices, the heir apparent to the Port of Portland and Rep. Earl Blumenauer have in common?
Bernie Sanders to rally Tuesday in Salem
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders will host a campaign rally today at the Salem Armory Auditorium. From Statesman Journal: Sanders is expected to give his stump speech, discussing the influence of money in politics, making public colleges tuition-free, fighting climate change and implementing universal health care. The candidate is trailing former Secretary of State Hillary … Read more
Supreme Court denies Kitzhaber email privacy bid
Former Governor John Kitzhaber lost the petition to block access to archived emails.
PSU’s foundation backs payroll tax plan; chamber disapproves
Portland State University’s foundation donated $100,000 to the Local College Affordability Measure’s campaign committee, and chamber of commerce members are disappointed.
Bernie Sanders to hold rally at Moda Center
Crowds gathered as early as 2 a.m. this morning, although doors don’t open until 9:45 a.m. Sanders will speak at 12:45 p.m.
Expect delays during the morning commute.
Portland City Council to vote on parking versus housing affordability
If policy requires developers to provide parking sites, that could mean higher rent for tenants.