The latest Street Roots reports that “when legislators convene in Salem for the Legislature’s month-long session, scheduled to begin Feb. 3, they are likely to focus on economic development, job growth, continuing to fund and reform education, and pass le ...
15 Jan 2014 - SR editorial board
‘Unemployed need not apply’ ads targeted by state lawmakers By Amanda Waldroupe, Staff Writer Need a job to get a job? According to some companies, that’s how it works, and it is perfectly legal. Even as the unemployment rate languishes between 8 and 9 pe ...
24 Feb 2012 - Street Roots
Inclusionary zoning combines social justice, community health By Jon Ostar, Contributing Columnist On May 24, Oregon House Bill 3531 got its first public hearing in Salem. HB 3531 repeals the statewide prohibition on inclusionary zoning. Inclusionary zoni ...
16 Jun 2011 - Street Roots