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‘She just wants a friend’: Oregon families push for full school days for children with disabilities https://t.co/wi5M0V0nD9

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Oregon lawmakers pass major bill aimed at luring semiconductor manufacturers - via @dirquez https://t.co/QxwIc8fyNA

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Oregon's $200M package to entice semiconductor development has deeply divided landowners near Hillsboro.

Some could make a killing if their farmland suddenly becomes ground zero for a major facility. Others say its a shortsighted play. #orleg

https://t.co/uh6I2PgNOC

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Oregon's race to expand its semiconductor industry isn't just about the economy.

It's also about people's homes and farms. We spoke with folks outside Hillsboro about what SB4 could mean for the ground beneath their feet. https://t.co/2FWjawQhf9

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Come join our newsroom as a business reporter!

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Job alert: We’re hiring a Business Reporter to join our growing newsroom. The ideal candidate will have a knack for boiling down complicated regional business issues and skills to produce informative, engaging stories. Apply: https://t.co/xFx4TtEGNT

[Dirk VanderHart @dirquez]

State economists say they now expect the state to reap hundreds of millions in additional revenue this budget biennium and next, according to a newly released forecast. The kicker refund is now expected to near FOUR BILLION DOLLARS. #orleg

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@firstworstmtg @OPB @firstworstmtg Brian, thanks for your comment. Can you DM me or reach out at [email protected]? I'd like to hear more

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Read this thread from Dion Rabouin, the Wall Street Journal reporter detained by police while doing his job

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@alex_zee We are so thrilled you're joining the team!

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#Unemployment rates in #Oregon and Washington edged up slightly last month... though both states added thousands of jobs. @Kate_Davidson looks at why that might be:
https://t.co/y2VGpaGnNI

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Companies that illegally fire workers who unionize can now be held responsible for far more than back pay https://t.co/ue9cPGQuIB

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In the new year, Oregon workers and employers will contribute to a fund that will dramatically expand who can get paid leave in the state. https://t.co/5XHict59gp

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@TrueNkenge Agreeing that framing matters. Oregonians will soon contribute to a fund that will dramatically change who can get paid leave in our state.

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Paid Leave Oregon is gearing up. The new program will provide workers up to 12 weeks of paid time off to have a child or deal with serious illness.

Workers and large employers start paying into the insurance program in Jan. Here's how: https://t.co/5XHict59gp

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The owner of the Portland Thorns has announced he is putting the club up for sale, the latest fallout from an investigation into misconduct in the National Women’s Soccer League. https://t.co/Y8zrDweLMc

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Oregon Health & Science University says it has no more pediatric ICU beds available and is formally shifting to what’s known as crisis standards of care mode.
https://t.co/jdLr3EfsRn

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@travelportland They see a long-term benefit too: opening the door to other big bookings

"What this really does is show the industry that Portland is a viable city for these events, and that’s where the long-term economic impact comes in." - Megan Conway, chief strategy officer @travelportland

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Tourism boosters are delighted the Rose City will host a women's Final Four (and coaching convention) in 2030.

@travelportland expects short-term econ impact upwards of $20 million, including 11,000 hotel room nights booked

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BREAKING: For the first time ever, Portland will host a women's college basketball Final Four tournament in 2030. The city edged out Sacramento and Tampa for the prestigious event. https://t.co/hsF4HwogYD

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Oregon’s treasurer wants $90 billion pension fund to drop fossil fuels https://t.co/lVyrTXPZaB

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@ORDOJ expects to sign onto the opioid settlement with Walmart, pending final review. If approved, the pharmacy settlement would add to the hundreds of millions of dollars already due OR from prior settlements with opioid manufacturers and distributors https://t.co/QLBRZc6CZ5