Another example of Betsy Johnson donors now drifting to Republican Christine Drazan: Knife River, the construction supplier that had given more than $100K to Johnson since last year, just cut its first check ($25K) to Drazan. #orpol

Another half-million from Phil Knight to Christine Drazan. He's put at least $1.5M into her campaign and at least $5.25M in the governor's race in total. #orpol

Oregon’s treasurer wants $90 billion pension fund to drop fossil fuels opb.org/article/2022/1…

Oregon Health & Science University says it has no more pediatric ICU beds available and is formally shifting to what’s known as crisis standards of care mode. opb.org/article/2022/1…

The owner of the Portland Thorns has announced he is putting the club up for sale, the latest fallout from an investigation into misconduct in the National Women’s Soccer League. opb.org/article/2022/1…

Paid Leave Oregon is gearing up. The new program will provide workers up to 12 weeks of paid time off to have a child or deal with serious illness. Workers and large employers start paying into the insurance program in Jan. Here's how: opb.org/article/2022/1…

In the new year, Oregon workers and employers will contribute to a fund that will dramatically expand who can get paid leave in the state. opb.org/article/2022/1…

Companies that illegally fire workers who unionize can now be held responsible for far more than back pay washingtonpost.com/business/2022/…

#Unemployment rates in #Oregon and Washington edged up slightly last month... though both states added thousands of jobs. Kate Davidson looks at why that might be: opb.org/article/2022/1…

Read this thread from Dion Rabouin, the Wall Street Journal reporter detained by police while doing his job

State economists say they now expect the state to reap hundreds of millions in additional revenue this budget biennium and next, according to a newly released forecast. The kicker refund is now expected to near FOUR BILLION DOLLARS. #orleg

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Oregon's $200M package to entice semiconductor development has deeply divided landowners near Hillsboro. Some could make a killing if their farmland suddenly becomes ground zero for a major facility. Others say its a shortsighted play. #orleg opb.org/article/2023/0…

Oregon's race to expand its semiconductor industry isn't just about the economy. It's also about people's homes and farms. We spoke with folks outside Hillsboro about what SB4 could mean for the ground beneath their feet. opb.org/article/2023/0…

Oregon lawmakers pass major bill aimed at luring semiconductor manufacturers - via Dirk VanderHart opb.org/article/2023/0…

‘She just wants a friend’: Oregon families push for full school days for children with disabilities opb.org/article/2023/0…