By Oregon State Treasurer, Press release, Oregon’s trusted 529 education savings plan, Embark, is celebrating two major milestones this year: its 25th anniversary and more than $4 billion saved by families for education and career training. For a quarter century, Embark—formerly the Oregon College Savings Plan—has helped families prepare for […]

By Oregon Business & Industry, May 21, 2026 On May 20, the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis (OEA) presented Economic and Revenue Forecast for the second quarter of the year. This forecast, technically the June forecast, provides an update for the Legislature following the short session, which concluded in early […]

Oregon OSHA advises employers to be aware of fraudulent activity By Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division, The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) wants employers to know that scammers are trying to steal money from them through tactics of misrepresentation. Oregon OSHA has learned of several recent […]

Coalition challenges unlawful rule that could restrict access to advanced education and worsen workforce shortages By Oregon Attorney General, Press release Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of attorneys general are challenging the U.S. Department of Education (ED) over a new rule (PDF) that unlawfully limits access to federal […]

By Oregon Small Business Association Foundation, The menu for a White House dinner hosted by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for guests the United Kingdom’s Prince Charles and Queen Camilla featured a  Penner-Ash 2022 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir,  known for its beautiful elegance. Wines on the menu […]

Recent NFIB op-ed explained how rising fuel costs impact Main Street By NFIB, – The rising cost of energy has an immense impact on small business owners, according to research conducted earlier this year, and suspending the gas tax would provide immediate relief. In April, an NFIB op-ed in the Washington Examiner urged Congress to act quickly […]

The Month that Was: Three Things that Happened By Oregon Business and Industry, Each edition of Oregon Business Insider features three notable things that happened during the previous month and three things to expect in the coming month. Here’s what happened in April: ‘Best States’ ranking: Chief Executive magazine released […]

4/27/26 Effect of Marijuana Rescheduling on Drug Testing and Use Policies By Barran Liebman Law April 27, 2026 –On April 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued an order immediately placing Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved products containing marijuana and marijuana products regulated […]

Amicus brief challenges the legality of debit interchange fee cap By NFIB, WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 6, 2026) – NFIBfiled an amicus brief in the case Linney’s Pizza, LLC v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. The case involves a challenge to a Federal Reserve rule that allows banks to […]

Attorney General Rayfield, Expanding Bipartisan Coalition of State AGs Challenge Nexstar-Tegna Merger Oregon Attorney General, Press Release, April 30, 2026 – Attorney General Dan Rayfield alongside a now bipartisan coalition of 12 other attorneys general today filed an amended complaint against Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nexstar) and Tegna Inc. (Tegna) […]