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Starting Today, Oregonians Will Pay Less For Their Electricity
Starting today (July 8), Oregonians will pay less for their electricity as the Public Utility Commission (PUC) introduces a 29% increase for power consumption by data centers and other large energy users served by Portland General Electric…
Trump Tariff Plan Could Cost Oregon Families Over $1,200 a Year as State Pushes Back
President Donald Trump is proposing a new set of tariffs in a move that has already raised the cost of living for the average Oregon family by more than $1,200 a year.
The tariffs will impose a sales tax on Oregonians, a proposal that…
Oregon Minimum Wage Rises but Workers Still Need $33 an Hour to Afford Rent
Despite Oregon’s minimum wage hike last week, the increase only reaches a limited number of people- minimum wage workers- who are struggling to cover living costs and need more than an inflationary adjustment.
Oregon Minimum Wage…
Oregon Remains Attractive to Investors as $745 Million Bond Sale Funds Housing and Earthquake Safety…
The sale of two General Obligation (GO) bonds valued at $745.4 million by the State Treasury this month proves that Oregon remains an attractive option for investors, says State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner.
Confirming the sale of the…
Oregon Ranks Near Bottom in Education as Most Students Miss Reading and Math Benchmarks
In a new national report, challenges to Oregon's child well-being emerged, with trends suggesting that student achievement and early learning are lagging, particularly in reading and maths.
Oregon Children Learning Proficiencies…
Oregon Small Businesses Face Cost Pressure as State Jobs Lag Behind Last Year’s Count
Small-business confidence is slipping nationally, and in Oregon, local warning signs include higher costs and uncertainty faced by Main Street Employers. At the same time, the state’s job market remains stuck below last year’s level.…
Oregon Rent-Fixing Case Brings $7 Million Settlement Over Claims Landlords Used Software to Push…
Yesterday, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a $7 million settlement with LivCor, LLC, one of the property management companies named as defendants in ongoing antitrust litigation against the software company RealPage.…
Oregon Clean Energy Group Sues Defense Department Over Frozen Wind Project Reviews
Clean energy groups nationwide- including Portland-based Renewable Northwest- filed a lawsuit on May 31 against the US Department of Defense (DoD), which the groups accuse of following an anti-wind energy political agenda by refusing to…
Oregonians Can Apply for COVID Test Refunds After GS Labs Overcharge Settlement
The lawsuit against GS Labs has been settled, and Oregonians affected by COVID-19 testing overcharges, unlawful administrative costs, and late delivery of test results by GS Labs can now apply online for refunds.
Refunds Payable…
Oregon and Washington I-5 Toll Debate Turns to Who Pays More if Some Drivers Get Discounts
Controversial tolls on Interstate 5 are being debated, as uncertainty remains about what they will cost and when they will start.
Officials are weighing in on discounts, but the drawback is that discounts for a few will increase costs…