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Oregon’s Bynum, Merkley and Florida Republicans target microplastics with new bill

U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum views the bipartisan, bicameral and bicoastal Microplastics Safety Act as a way to marry…

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Oregon approves ambitious framework for ’microgrids’

Oregon lawmakers have passed a pair of bills to enable “microgrids” within the larger power system. Microgrids are…

Business

After suing, Oregon gets carveout from Trump administration plan to return gun conversion devices

The Trump administration has agreed to not distribute devices that turn semi-automatic rifles into machine guns in Washington,…

Business

Opinion: We must save Job Corps

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici writes: 'For those who have found their path to success through Job Corps and…

Environment

Trump signs law repealing tailpipe emission standards affecting 18 states

President Donald Trump signed a Congressional Review Act resolution Thursday that revokes California’s authority to set tailpipe emissions…

Environment

Trump breaks historic Columbia River deal between U.S. government, tribes, Northwest states

In an order issued Thursday, Trump said he would withdraw the U.S. from a 2023 deal made with…

Government

Federal judges side with Oregon in striking down tariffs imposed by President Trump

New tariffs imposed on nearly all imports into the U.S. since April were struck down Wednesday by three…

Government

Rideshare drivers win more benefits, protections despite industry pushback

Murphy Smith says he was unemployed for four years because of medical issues before becoming a rideshare driver…

Government

Federal chaos leaves Oregon’s economic outlook sluggish, uncertain, short hundreds of millions

Oregon lawmakers will have nearly $756 million less than they anticipated to spend in next two years, according…

Business

Environmentalists argue PacifiCorp’s wildfire liability burden is fueled by coal-protecting bills 

When Berkshire Hathaway bought PacifiCorp — Rocky Mountain Power’s parent company — in 2005, stakeholders didn’t consider the…