Oregon’s new ethics law challenged in court
An influential lobbyist and lawyer asked a judge Monday to throw out Oregon’s new ethics law, saying it violates the state constitution by imposing new limits on the gifts and entertainment that can be given to legislators and other public officials.
Some want to restore state’s land-use image
After three decades of growth and top-dollar bickering, a cross section of Oregon’s leadership wants to restore the state’s visionary reputation for protecting farms and forests while carefully planning where to put newcomers.
Special Ore. legislative session begins in Feb.
On Feb. 4, legislators will begin a special monthlong session that some hope will show voters that annual sessions are a good idea. The session will take place in what no doubt will be a politically charged election-year environment.
School bus drivers protest outside school board meeting
School bus drivers say they need affordable health care and living-wage jobs and have been without a contract since 2006. Tuesday evening they were joined by custodians and nutritional service workers at the rally.
Chuck Norris wielding political muscles in pres. race
He’s not a household name but former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee is gaining steam in his bid for the Republican presidential nomination. So who is Huckabee’s most famous supporter? Chuck Norris, of course.
Meet Joe Black: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Meet Joe Black: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Meet Joe Black, director Martin Brest’s remake of the ’30s semiclassic Death Takes a Holiday, took widespread critical potshots for its three-hour length and laconic pace. Ironically, composer Thomas Newman’s score is a compelling exercise in musical economy–spare, emotionally longing arrangements where the spaces resonate almost as […]
Uncertainty remains for many property rights claims
For an estimated 300 Measure 37 claimaints, the future is clouded in doubt over just how far along they have to be with their project to be able to continue under Measure 49 - a common law concept known as vested rights that is anything but clear.
Rick Metzger jumps into Oregon Sec. of State race
Democrat Rick Metsger of Welches said Tuesday that he’d draw on his background representing an urban-rural hybrid district that stretches from Clackamas Town Center to the Wasco County line.
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Commercial Rent Prices Up - Square Footage Down?
A recent article in business Week suggests that the open space model of the dot com era may, actually be a paradigm to enable businesses to reduce one of their largest expenses, namely, commercial office rent. Yet, the position of the author is hardly universally shared, eliciting a number of rejections and criticisms […]
Top Republican Lott says he’ll resign at year’s end
Mississippi Sen. Trent Lott said he wants to spend more time with his family and to pursue other job opportunities, possibly teaching. He ruled out any health concerns, but he said it’s time for a younger voice to represent Mississippi.
Name change idea riles Chinese community
Members of the Chinese community are upset that the idea was proposed without even considering them and said they plan to attend a Wednesday meeting to air their views to the Portland City Council.
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