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 […]

. Romanian National Pleads Guilty to Selling Access to Networks of Oregon State Government Office By Oregon U.S. Attorney Press Release, PORTLAND, Ore.—A Romanian national pleaded guilty yesterday in connection with an online intrusion into an Oregon state government office, along with multiple cyber attacks on other U.S. victims. Catalin […]

By Oregon Business and Industry, Policy and Rulemaking Updates Disconnect bill passing: SB 1507 has passed the full Senate on a 17-13 vote with Sen. Mark Meek, D-Oregon City, voting with Republicans in opposition. The bill would disconnect Oregon’s tax code from the provisions of H.R. 1 promising businesses accelerated […]

State of Oregon warns of scam targeting Spanish-speaking injured workers By Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, Press release, Salem – The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is warning the public about a scam targeting Spanish-speaking injured workers in other states, including in nearby Idaho and […]

Latest NFIB survey demonstrates how energy costs affect small business owners’ ability to create jobs and grow BY NFIB, WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 18, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its new Small Business Energy Survey. The report is based on a nationwide survey of small business owners, providing insight into the types of energy used and how energy costs impact business […]

By Barran Leibman Law LLP   February 12, 2026 Despite employers’ best effort to prevent them, workplace injuries happen. Here’s a quick refresher regarding employer obligations when an injured worker is ready to return to work. The Basics Oregon law creates two separate return-to-work obligations: reinstatement which returns the worker […]

By Oregon State Treasurer, Press release, The Oregon ABLE Savings Plan is celebrating a major milestone for financial inclusion as the ABLE Age Adjustment Act officially takes effect, expanding eligibility and opening the door for thousands more Oregonians with disabilities to save and invest without risking critical benefits. As of […]

By Portland Metro Chamber Press Release, The region is at an inflection point, according to the Portland Metro Chamber’s annual State of the Economy and State of Downtown & the Central City reports.   Portland, OR—February 12, 2026—The Portland Metro Chamber has released its annual State of the Economy report, as well […]

By U.S. Chamber of Commerce, In response to news that JPMorganChase is ceasing use of proxy advisory firms, Mike Flood, Senior Vice President, Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement: “The Chamber commends JPMorganChase for ceasing use of proxy advisory firms in […]