U.S. Chamber Warns of Impacts to Air Travel System, Economy if Shutdown Continues By US Chamber of Commerce, WASHINGTON, D.C. —Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement today calling on Congress to end the partial government shutdown and […]

By Oregon U.S. Attorney, Press Release, MEDFORD, Ore.—A licensed real estate broker pleaded guilty after avoiding reporting requirements and drafting fake property leases when her client’s illegal marijuana grow was raided. Tyra Foxx, 46, pleaded guilty to avoiding reporting requirements and obstruction of justice. According to court documents, between January […]

2026 Legislative Session in Review -March 9 By Oregon Business & Industry, A missed opportunity: As we noted in our post-session email on March 6, the 2026 legislative session was a missed opportunity to focus on economic development and private-sector job creation despite recognition among legislative leaders and the governor […]

By Barran Leibman LLP Oregon law firm, March 3, 2026 On February 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a proposed rule that would modify the framework for determining independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The proposal would rescind the DOL’s January 10, 2024 […]

By Oregon 250 Resolution project, There is a lot to celebrate about the state of nation’s economy and world standing. The  Oregon 250 Resolution has been highlighting our nation’s economic liberties and achievements ahead of the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding. • WORLD ECONOMIC LEADER: Since 1980, the United […]

By NFIB, WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 25, 2026) – The NFIB Research Center released an industry-specific quarterly Small Business Economic Trends survey highlighting the construction, manufacturing, retail, and services industries. According to the report, the Optimism Index increased from the previous quarter for all reported industries except for construction. “Small business optimism rose in all reported industries except for construction,” said Holly Wade, Executive Director of NFIB’s […]

By Barran Leibman Law, February 19, 2026 Last month, a 3-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a preliminary injunction prohibiting the enforcement of the Washington Law Against Discrimination (“WLAD”) against the Union Gospel Mission of Yakima (“Union Gospel”). The panel based its decision on the “church […]

New browser setting lets Oregonians easily opt out of data sales and targeted advertising across websites By Oregon Attorney General, Attorney General Dan Rayfield is encouraging Oregonians to take advantage of a powerful new tool that makes it easier than ever to protect their personal data online. As of January […]

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Responds By Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association, The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has clarified the status of the Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization (PPRM) Act following a recent court injunction involving the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW). The Recycling Modernization Act remains […]

By US Chamber of Commerce Press Release, Last year, thanks to the leadership of the Trump Administration, we saw the enactment of permanent pro-growth tax policy as well as historic deregulation. These long-term Chamber priorities provide business with the certainty they need to expand and grow. These policy reforms also […]