Business

Lawmakers, Secretary of State back delaying 2024 Oregon campaign finance law from taking effect

An unremarkable, technical fix bill could be used to delay the state’s 2024 campaign finance law limiting contributions…

Business

Oregon lawmakers tuck $1 billion into late-session ‘Christmas tree’ spending bill

House Bill 5006 includes money for natural disasters, raises, museums and more Oregon lawmakers on Tuesday approved $1…

Business

Oregon Senate rejects bill making big tech pay for local journalism as session end nears

The bill’s author told the Capital Chronicle after the vote that she would be reintroducing the bill next…

Government

Clean Water Services adopt 3% rate increase amid spending scandal

The Clean Water Services Board of Directors voted unanimously June 17 to adopt the 2025-26 fiscal year budget,…

Government

No relief coming for Oregon’s struggling pharmacies as bill fails

Lawmakers couldn’t find a compromise on a bill to regulate pharmacy benefit managers   Oregon lawmakers’ latest attempt…

Government

Washington County considers 19-cent public safety levy increase for November ballot

The Washington County Board of Commissioners are considering whether to ask voters to increase the public safety levy…

News

Washington County proposes higher library levy to sustain countywide services

The Washington County Board of Commissioners is poised to ask voters this fall to approve higher library levy.…

Government

Water rates ready to climb in the city of Beaverton

Come July 1, water users in the city of Beaverton will see their water bills increase. The Beaverton…

Government

Oregon Health Authority seeking public input on Providence home health and hospice deal

The Oregon Health Authority is seeking public input on a proposal from Compassus, a home health provider, to acquire…

Government

‘Not business as usual’: Washington County commissioners consider rescinding longstanding DEI resolution

The Washington County Board of Commissioners is proposing to abolish its guiding document regarding diversity, equity and inclusion.…