Murmurs: Brown Orders Carbon Cap

In other news: Advocates seek end to evictions, sweeps amid illness.

Gov. Kate Brown Issues Executive Order to Cap Carbon Emissions

The governor has directed multiple agencies to reduce carbon emissions.

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown Pledges Executive Order to Address Climate After Republican Walkout Ends Legislative Session

Is the Second Time the Charm for Oregon Democrats’ Carbon Dreams?

Gov. Kate Brown’s Flight to Sunriver Draws Scrutiny

Republican lawmakers jumped on the governor’s choice to travel by plane.

Environmental Lobby Will Punish Democrats Who Didn’t Support a Carbon Cap

That could have an impact on a major statewide race.

Murmurs: Candidate and NAACP Leader Tussle

In other news: AT&T charges customers for a tax it won’t pay.

Environmental Groups Will Aim for the Ballot With Three Climate Change Petitions After Oregon Legislature Failed to Pass Carbon Cap

Groups say they’ll still put for change in the short session, but failing that they’ll pursue two ballot measures that are no filed with the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office.