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215 stories · Updated automatically as reporting is publishedOregon ranks near the bottom nationally for business friendliness and cost of doing business, even as Gov. Tina Kotek argues the state is moving in the right direction.
Keaton JonesFour years ago, Tina Kotek and Christine Drazan asked Oregonians to choose between two competing visions for the state. Thursday night, they met again. But this time, the question was differ...
Ryan TribbettThe city is considering a formula based on business activity and building size, but no new rates were approved Wednesday.
Keaton JonesThe additional bond money will pay eligible public infrastructure costs for the planned 279-unit affordable housing development, leaving about $5.1 million in Salem’s housing fund.
Wyatt JonesSEIU 503 members are preparing for picketing as disagreements over wages and health care costs remain unresolved.
Christian HansenSalem commercial property owners now have a new financing option for costly building upgrades, with applications opening Wednesday for the city’s new Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energ...
Wyatt JonesOregon’s new Education Accountability Act puts attendance under the microscope. But who actually has the power to change it?
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