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February 8, 2023

Opinion

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Jessica Vega Pederson speaks into a microphone and addresses a crowd.

Kaia Sand | $14 million toward a ‘housing first’ plan

OPINION | County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson announces plan to begin housing homeless Multnomah County residents
By
Kaia Sand
February 8, 2023
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An illustration of a large hand holding a worker in a suit over a trash bin.

OPINION | The consequences of at-will employment

Street Smart Economics | In the US, bosses can fire workers for any or no reason — it doesn’t have to be this way
By
Martin Hart-Landsberg
February 8, 2023

Social Justice

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A large pair of feet walks across a bridge as cars drive on the bridge

Members of Portland’s ‘expediting groups’ exempt from lobby disclosures

Peopled with business representatives, the groups give recommendations to the mayor
By
Piper McDaniel
February 8, 2023

Vendor Profiles

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Photo of David Yeggins wearing a beanie and holding up a Street Roots newspaper. Next to his image is a quote from him that says, “Street Roots helped me put the time in to stay on a good path, and it also helps me have money in my pocket.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Calling Portland home

David loves (almost) everything Portland has to offer
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Jessica Hamilton
February 8, 2023
Cover of Street Roots Feb. 8, 2023 issue. An illustration of a large pair of legs walking over cars on a bridge holding a briefcase with money spilling out of it. Large text says, "Lobbying Loophole. How wealthy, well-connected Portlanders shape city agen
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