By Oregon Small Business Association Foundation, Did Nike steal the signature colors of 7-Eleven in creating the newest Air Max 95 sneakers? That’s the contention of the international convenience store, which has sued the Beaverton-based athletic sportswear giant to prevent release of the white shoes bearing red, green, and orange […]

The Oregon State Treasurer, Press release The Oregon State Treasury successfully completed two General Obligation (GO) bond sales this month through its Buy Oregon Bonds Program, providing $745.4 million for statewide projects, programs, and veterans housing assistance programs. The two completed sales included: 1. $695.4 million GO bonds – Series, […]

EEOC Announces Updated National Enforcement Plan By Barran Liebman LLP, On June 4, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) approved a new National Enforcement Plan (NEP) for FY 2025-29, replacing the EEOC’s FY 2024-28 Enforcement Plan. The updated Plan de-prioritizes enforcement of workplace protections for individuals and groups […]

By Oregon Business & Industry, July 14, 2026 – Today, Oregon Business & Industry (OBI), the National Federation of Independent Business, Inc. (NFIB) and the Portland Metro Chamber (PMC) filed a suit in Oregon Tax Court challenging the constitutionality of a revenue-raising bill passed by the state Legislature in 2026 […]

Wyden, Merkley Ask State Data Center Advisory Committee to Consider Multiple Issues Raised by Oregonians By U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, Press Release, Oregon senators: “Several issues have been raised by constituents regarding responsible data center development with our offices, ranging from local to state to federal jurisdiction.” Washington, D.C. – […]

Search warrants target organized crime network as part of ODOJ’s SPIRE partnership with Washington County law enforcement By Oregon Attorney General Press Release, (7/9/26) – The Oregon Department of Justice (ODOJ), working alongside Sherwood Police, the Washington County Tactical Negotiations Team, Tigard Police, and the Washington County DA partnered today […]

By Oregon Small Business Association Foundation, The price for a condo in some Portland neighborhoods has dropped by as much as 50 percent since the Covid-19 pandemic when prices skyrocketed because of supply issues, but Rose City Realty Group’s founder says the city’s real estate market has hit bottom, according […]

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, A recent debate hosted by the Oregon Journalism Project put the state’s economic future center stage, featuring a sharp clash between economist Eric Fruits and commentator Joe Cortright. Examining the recent recommendations from Governor Tina Kotek’s Prosperity Council, Fruits delivered a brutal reality check […]

State warns about life insurance fraud ring targeting older adults Oregon Division of Financial Regulation Press Release, Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is warning people about a recently detected fraud ring that is signing up people for life insurance without their knowledge or consent. The fraud, which […]

By Oregon Attorney General, Press Release, Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a multistate coalition have won their lawsuit against the Trump administration’s illegal conditions on $3 billion in federal housing funds. The funds, known as Continuum of Care (CoC) grants, help community organizations nationwide provide housing and services to people […]