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Will We Gen Xers Ever Get Our Own President?
U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum is Gen X. Just sayin'.
Shannon Singleton Wins Multnomah County Chair Seat
Shannon Singleton on Thursday night declared victory in the Multnomah County Chair contest, one of this fall’s fieriest local elections.
PPS Superintendent Used Signal to Communicate About District Business
Screenshots reviewed by WW show district leaders, including Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong, engaged in various conversations on the encrypted platform Signal for nearly a year.
Oregon Sues in Last-Ditch Effort to Prevent Medicaid Work Requirements From Going Into Effect
Hundreds of thousands of Oregon Health Plan members are set to face new work requirements as a key provision of a new federal law kicks in. Dan Rayfield and a few of his allied attorneys general say the new rules violate states’ rights.
Union Calls for Outside Investigation Into Prosper Portland Executive Director’s Contracts With Friends
The union that represents employees at Prosper Portland are requesting that Mayor Keith Wilson and the Prosper Board hire an independent investigator to look into three contracts Executive Director Cornell Wesley awarded to personal friends during his first year on the job.
Oregon May Weather Fiscal Turbulence Better Than Most States Thanks to a Growing Rainy Day Fund
Oregon’s rainy day fund grew by $200 million in the most recent fiscal year, not quite fast enough to outpace the growth in state spending.
Multnomah County Official Calls Trump’s Election Monitor Visit a Nonevent
Over a brief 25-minute visit, two attorneys looked at tabulation machines and toured the county facility for an overview of operations.
NYC Bookstore Owned by Sen. Ron Wyden’s Wife Will Pay $1.5 Million for Improper Federal Loan
The store was ineligible for the loan because owner Nancy Bass Wyden is wife of a U.S. senator.
OHSU Union Objects to C-Suite Exit Packages
Research Workers United says it was ‘difficult to learn’ about $1.8 million severance package for departing top lawyer. It’s not the only notable recent exit payout.
A Lawsuit Alleges Paul Brenneke and Sortis Companies Defrauded Investors and Engaged in Self-Dealing Loans
In the past, companies affiliated with Sortis investment vehicles have faced multiple lawsuits from landlords, contractors and other parties alleging unpaid bills. But the new accusations by investors represent a serious escalation.
Murmurs: Deborah Kafoury Will Leave PPS
In other news: School district begs state for bailout.
Kotek Takes Commanding Lead Over Drazan in Early Election Returns
“I am proud to stand here as your next governor,” Kotek said. “We have four more years together.”