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With Budget Cuts Looming, Kotek Launches 2026 Prosperity Roadmap to Jump-Start Oregon’s Economy
On Tuesday, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announced her 2026 economic plans, unveiling a Prosperity Roadmap detailing strategies to focus on the state’s contribution to…
Holiday Spending Slows in Oregon but Black Friday’s Record $11.8 Billion Proves Shoppers Aren’t Done Yet
While U.S. online spending on Black Friday hit a record US$11.8 billion- up 9.1% from last year, as many people did their Christmas shopping early, economists have noted…
Thousands of Oregonians Finally Get Lawyers as Public Defense Plan Slashes Unrepresented Cases by 30%
The number of unrepresented defendants in Oregon courts decreased by 30% over the last 6 months as the Oregon Public Defense Commission’s (OPDC) 12-month plan started…
Multnomah County May Soon Charge People Who Drop Out of Drug Deflection Programs After Poor First-Year Results
The Multnomah County District Attorney proposed on Tuesday that people who fail to complete the county's Deflection Program face criminal penalties, following…
Oregon Triples Down on Rent Assistance and Supportive Housing as 3,000 Residents Seek Help Monthly
Everyone deserves safe and stable housing, says Metro Supportive Housing Services (SHS) in its recently released annual report. The organization collaborates with…
Oregon Puts Federal Officers on Notice After Reports of Tear Gas, Forced Arrests, and Excessive Force
The Oregon Attorney General co-signed a letter with District Attorneys from 3 counties- Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas, yesterday to the US Department of Justice's…
Oregon’s Economic Forecast Shows Resilience With Recession Risk Now Diminishing
The fourth quarter economic outlook for Oregon shows continued resilience. However, the risk of recession is diminishing, with a modest improvement in 2026 forecast by…
Oregon Governor Signs Sweeping Executive Order to Accelerate Clean Energy Transition
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed an executive order yesterday that targets transportation and building emissions, strengthens grid reliability, and addresses energy…
