Alternative transportationfromPortland Mercury4 weeks agoAdvocates, Transit Agencies Say Oregon Legislators' Transportation Package Proposal Falls ShortPublic transportation is essential for many, but accessibility and safety issues remain critical challenges.
fromPortlandTribune.com1 month agoTriMet warns of budget deficit, service cuts without tax increaseTriMet warns of service cuts if the Oregon Legislature does not increase the statewide transit tax, while advocating for a larger payroll tax increase.Portland
NYC politicsfromPortland Mercury3 months agoGood Morning, News: SRT Staff Call Program Exploitive, OHSU on Proposed Baseball Chaos, and Walgreens Wasn't Owned by a Private Equity Firm Already?Support for the families of missing Indigenous people is being addressed through new legislation in Oregon.Concerns about employee treatment within the Safety Response Team raise serious issues about exploitation.
PortlandfromPortlandTribune.com3 months agoOregon spent millions to grow manufacturing, tech workforces. Educators say it's their turn.Oregon aims to enhance early childhood education funding similar to other sectors like manufacturing and tech.House Bill 3011 proposes $20 million for workforce development in early education.