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Everspin Technologies Stock Reaches 52-Week High Following U.S. Microchip Manufacturing Deal

Everspin Technologies Stock Reaches 52-Week High Following U.S. Microchip Manufacturing Deal

Everspin Technologies Stock Reaches 52-Week High Following U.S. Microchip Manufacturing Deal
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Why Crater Lake’s Blue Depths Still Fascinate Scientists

Why Crater Lake’s Blue Depths Still Fascinate Scientists

Crater Lake National Park in Oregon is a geological marvel, showcasing the remnants of a massive volcanic eruption that occurred thousands of years...
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Oregon Democrats found a way to improve roads. Now their gas tax goes before voters as prices soar

Oregon Democrats found a way to improve roads. Now their gas tax goes before voters as prices soar

A referendum on Oregon's primary ballot seeking to repeal a Democratic gas tax increase is complicating the affordability message central to the party's midterm election strategy
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Big Ten reports $1.47B in revenue for 2024-25, average $79.9M full-share payouts to member schools

Big Ten reports $1.47B in revenue for 2024-25, average $79.9M full-share payouts to member schools

The Big Ten joined the Southeastern Conference in crossing the $1 billion mark in total revenue for the 2024-25 fiscal year
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Renewvia Energy Corp. Plans $750 Million Solar Expansion in Africa

Renewvia Energy Corp. Plans $750 Million Solar Expansion in Africa

Renewvia Energy Corp., an Atlanta-based solar energy company, is set to expand its operations into Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This expansion is part of a $750 million investment aimed at providing approximately 2.1 million electricity connections. The initiative is part of a broader effort to address energy poverty in sub-Saharan Africa, where nearly 600 million people lack access to electricity. Renewvia's expansion aligns with the Mission 300 initiative, supported by the World Bank and African Development Bank, which aims to connect 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030.
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Oregon Voters to Decide on Property Tax Increases for Fire District Funding

Oregon Voters to Decide on Property Tax Increases for Fire District Funding

In Oregon, voters across 30 counties will soon decide on nearly 100 local measures, many of which aim to raise property taxes to fund struggling fire districts. These measures include tax levies and bonds intended to support firefighting and emergency services. The need for increased funding is driven by limited revenue growth due to past measures that capped property tax increases. Fire departments are seeking these funds to maintain operations and meet rising community demands.
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States Target Tax Breaks for Wealthy Investors Amid Federal Cuts

States Target Tax Breaks for Wealthy Investors Amid Federal Cuts

States Target Tax Breaks for Wealthy Investors Amid Federal Cuts
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Maine's Community Solar Industry Faces Uncertain Future Amid Legislative Changes

Maine's Community Solar Industry Faces Uncertain Future Amid Legislative Changes

Maine's community solar industry, once a leader in the U.S. for solar capacity per capita, is experiencing a significant slowdown due to recent legislative changes. The state had expanded its community solar program in 2019, leading to rapid growth and a peak of 694 watts of capacity per person by the end of 2025. However, a new law passed last year has halted this momentum by prohibiting larger new projects from enrolling in net energy billing and imposing new fees on existing installations. These changes have created financial challenges for developers and have led to the cancellation of pending projects. The state's Department of Energy Resources is working on a successor program to support distributed energy resources, but developers remain skeptical about its potential to revive the community solar market.
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Federal Appeals Court Ruling Challenges Oregon's Mask Law for Federal Agents

Federal Appeals Court Ruling Challenges Oregon's Mask Law for Federal Agents

A recent ruling by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has cast uncertainty over Oregon's law prohibiting law enforcement from wearing masks. This decision follows the court's blocking of a similar California law that required federal agents to display identification. The court ruled that the California law violated the U.S. Constitution's supremacy clause, which ensures federal law takes precedence over conflicting state laws. This ruling undermines Oregon's legislative efforts to regulate federal agents' use of masks, a measure aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in law enforcement operations. Oregon's law was designed to allow citizens to sue for policy changes across law enforcement agencies, rather than targeting federal agents specifically.
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Oregon Faces Child Care Crisis: Call for Universal Solutions Amidst Widespread Shortages

Oregon Faces Child Care Crisis: Call for Universal Solutions Amidst Widespread Shortages

Oregon is grappling with a severe child care crisis, as highlighted by the upcoming National Day Without Child Care. On May 11, child care providers across the state plan to shut down to protest the chronic underfunding of the sector. This action aims to draw attention to the dire need for universal child care solutions. Currently, 34 of Oregon's 36 counties are classified as child care deserts for infants and toddlers, with significant shortages for older children as well. The high cost of child care, unaffordable for most families, exacerbates the issue, forcing many parents to make difficult choices between work and child care.
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PeaceHealth and Eugene Emergency Physicians Agree to Reset Emergency Department Staffing Dispute

PeaceHealth and Eugene Emergency Physicians Agree to Reset Emergency Department Staffing Dispute

PeaceHealth and Eugene Emergency Physicians have announced a reset in their discussions regarding the staffing of emergency departments in Lane County, Oregon. This development follows a legal dispute initiated by the physician group against PeaceHealth's decision to outsource emergency room staffing to ApolloMD, a move that allegedly violated Oregon's corporate medicine laws. The lawsuit, filed in March, highlighted concerns over corporate influence in medical practices. PeaceHealth and Eugene Emergency Physicians have now reengaged in constructive discussions to ensure high-quality care for patients. The parties plan to announce further details in a joint press conference soon.
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Oregon Settles Lawsuit Over Voter Roll Maintenance, Agrees to Share Data

Oregon Settles Lawsuit Over Voter Roll Maintenance, Agrees to Share Data

Oregon has settled a lawsuit that accused the state of failing to properly maintain its voter rolls. The lawsuit, filed by Judicial Watch and other plaintiffs, claimed that Oregon was not removing inactive voters as required by federal law. Under the settlement, Secretary of State Tobias Read has agreed to share voter data annually for five years with the plaintiffs. This data will help ensure that voters who have moved or are otherwise inactive are properly removed from the rolls. The settlement follows changes announced by Read in January to address concerns about inactive voters, including the removal of approximately 160,000 inactive registrations.