By Oregon U.S. Attorney, Press release, PORTLAND, Ore.—An Armenian citizen, extradited from Ukraine to the United States, was sentenced to federal prison today for his role in RYUK ransomware attacks and an extortion conspiracy targeting companies throughout the United States, including in Oregon. Karen Vardanyan, 35, was sentenced to 24 […]

Federal judge rules the Trump Administration can’t starve the agency of funds allocated by Congress By Oregon Attorney General, Press Release, Attorney General Dan Rayfield is celebrating a ruling by a federal judge in Oregon keeping the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) funded. The judge ruled that the Trump […]

Seven statewide awards recognize people and partners strengthening Oregon’s restaurant, lodging and tourism industry By Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association, Wilsonville, OR – Seven hospitality professionals and industry partners were recognized this month for the meaningful impact they are making across Oregon—from creating memorable guest experiences and developing future workers […]

These measures would reduce unnecessary mandates that increase costs for consumers and small businesses By NFIB, WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 17, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), applauds the U.S. House of Representatives on the passage of two bills that would repeal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules that […]

By Oregon Attorney General Press Release, Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a settlement with Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount), resolving a lawsuit brought by Oregon and a coalition of attorneys general challenging Paramount’s merger with Warner Bros. Discovery (Warner Bros.). In July, Attorney General Rayfield and the coalition sued to challenge […]

By Oregon Business & Industry Policy and Rulemaking Updates Climate Protection Program: DEQ’s rulemaking to establish a carbon intensity benchmark for designated emissions-intensive, trade-exposed (EITE) businesses within the Climate Protection Program (CPP) will hold its third meeting on Sept. 15. The rulemaking is intended to address the risk of carbon […]

By Oregon US Attorney, Press Release, PORTLAND, Ore.— U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford is pleased to announce a series of criminal and civil enforcement actions to combat fraud involving federal pandemic relief funds. Since June 2026, the District of Oregon’s Covid Fraud Task Force has brought 12 enforcement actions involving […]

These measures would reduce unnecessary mandates that increase costs for consumers and small businesses By NFIB, WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 17, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), applauds the U.S. House of Representatives on the passage of two bills that would repeal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules that […]

State of Oregon proposes workers’ compensation rates for 2027 By Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, Press Release, Sept. 9, 2027 Salem – On average, Oregon employers will pay 92 cents per $100 of payroll for workers’ compensation coverage in 2027 under a proposal the Oregon Department of Consumer […]

Attorney General Rayfield Pushes FCC to Stop Phone Companies from Looking the Other Way on Robocalls Oregon Attorney General, Media Release Attorney General Dan Rayfield is calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to close loopholes that let scammers flood the U.S. phone network with illegal robocalls. The coalition wants […]