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Oregon’s Housing Fast-Track: Governor Kotek Signs HB 3002 Amidst Heated Debate
Oregon Governor Enacts Sweeping Housing Bill, Sparks Widespread Editorial Debate Salem, OR – Governor Tina Kotek on Friday signed House…
Oregon Greenlights $1.5 Billion Infrastructure Overhaul for Roads, Bridges, and Transit
Legislative Milestone The Oregon Legislature has successfully navigated a complex legislative process to approve a landmark investment in the state’s…
Oregon Legislature Approves Sweeping Housing Density Bill Amid Fierce Debate, Sends to Governor Kotek
Oregon Legislature Passes Landmark Housing Density Bill Amid Intense Debate The Oregon Legislature has successfully passed Senate Bill 1001, a…
New Additive Propels Perovskite Solar Cells to Record 26%+ Efficiency, Accelerating Renewables
An international consortium of scientists has announced a significant breakthrough in solar energy technology, achieving a new world-record efficiency for…
Oregon’s Affordable Housing Permit Fast-Track Pilot Shows Mixed Results Amid Systemic Hurdles
Portland, Oregon — A key initiative designed to accelerate the approval of affordable housing projects in Oregon has yielded varied…
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Global Leaders Seal Historic Pact in Geneva to Bolster Supply Chain Resilience
Geneva Summit Culminates in Landmark Supply Chain Accord Geneva, Switzerland – Following three days of intensive negotiations, global leaders on…
G7 Summit 2025: Leaders Forge Unified Front on Global Economy, Supply Chains & AI; Reaffirm Ukraine Support
G7 Leaders Conclude Summit, Issue Joint Communiqué on Global Challenges Kyoto, Japan – Leaders from the Group of Seven (G7)…
G7 Vancouver Summit 2025: Leaders Forge Path for Economic Resilience, Secure Supply Chains
Vancouver, Canada – Leaders from the Group of Seven (G7) nations successfully concluded their annual summit on June 6, 2025,…
Urgent Geneva Summit Planned as Border Clashes Ignite Regional Crisis
Escalating Border Violence Triggers International Alarm Tensions have escalated sharply along the sensitive southern border of the disputed territory following…
Life & Leisure
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Oregon State Parks Brace for Record Summer, Unveil Key Access Enhancements at Silver Falls and Ecola
Anticipating the Summer Surge Oregon State Parks officials are actively preparing for what is anticipated to be an unprecedented summer…
Oregon Parks System Receives Major $50M Boost to Tackle Permit Backlogs, Accelerate Upgrades
Oregon Invests $50 Million in State Parks to Enhance Access and Address Infrastructure Needs Salem, OR – Oregon’s vital outdoor…
Oregon State Parks Unveil Major Summer Strategy: Expanded Reservations, Trail Permits Effective June 15
Oregon State Parks Prepare for Summer Surge with Comprehensive Visitor Management Plan PORTLAND, OR – Facing the prospect of unprecedented…
Ecola State Park Implements Mandatory Timed-Entry Reservations Starting June 15, 2025 to Address Visitor Surge and Environmental Impact
Ecola State Park Announces Mandatory Timed-Entry Reservations Effective June 15, 2025 In a significant policy shift aimed at preserving one…
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Oregon Hospitality Sector Braces for Impact as Report Details Costs of Proposed Workforce Rules
Legislative Report Unveils Potential Economic Strain SALEM, OR – A comprehensive report released by the Oregon Joint Ways and Means…
Oregon Bars & Restaurants Navigate Mixed Economic Currents Entering Critical Summer Season
State Report Reveals Varied Economic Landscape A comprehensive new report released today by the Oregon Economic Analysis Office paints a…
Oregon Dining Sector Grapples with Dual Headwinds: Labor Shortages and Soaring Operating Costs Highlighted in New State Report
Oregon Restaurants and Bars Under Pressure: Report Details Impact of Staffing Gaps and Rising Expenses Oregon’s vibrant restaurant and bar…
Oregon Hospitality Sector Gears Up for Major Labor Law Overhaul: HB 1234 Arrives July 1, 2025
Oregon Hospitality Sector Braces for Sweeping Labor Law Changes Oregon’s vibrant hospitality sector, a cornerstone of the state’s economy and…
Brewed & Baked
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Oregon Craft Breweries Brace for Rising Environmental Compliance Costs Under HB 3015
Oregon Environmental Bill Nears Passage, Impacting Breweries State lawmakers in Oregon are poised to approve significant environmental legislation this week,…
Oregon Lawmakers Pass Landmark Cannabis Market Reform Bill, Sending HB 3001 to Governor Kotek
Oregon Legislature Approves Sweeping Cannabis Market Stabilization Bill SALEM, OR – In a significant move poised to reshape the state’s…
Boosting Oregon Craft Beer: HB 456 Raises Brewery Self-Distribution Cap to 5,000 Barrels
Oregon Legislature Passes Key Bill Benefiting Small Breweries Image related to section: Oregon Legislature Passes Key Bill Benefiting Small Breweries…
Oregon Senate Committee Backs Major Cannabis Tax Shift, Eyes Interstate Sales
Oregon Senate Committee Backs Major Cannabis Tax Shift, Eyes Interstate Sales Salem, OR – A significant legislative development unfolded on…
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