As drought conditions intensify throughout the western United States, water allocation and procurement continue to be contentious issues. While the problem is easily identified—demand keeps increasing, but supply is...more
Two days after we covered the Oregon legislature's failure to enact a controversial climate bill, Governor Kate Brown took matters into her own hands and ordered sweeping new agency actions to address climate change. ...more
Despite having a Democratic supermajority, the Oregon legislature once again failed to pass a controversial climate bill after similar efforts ended last year in dramatic fashion. ...more
One of the most controversial pieces of legislation of the Oregon 2020 short legislative session continues to divide lawmakers in Salem....more
The 80th Oregon Legislative Assembly convenes today, Monday, February 3rd, for its so-called "short session," and legislators will have 35 days to look at more than 250 pieces of legislation that have already been introduced....more
Cleaning products manufacturers have less than two months to meet new California online disclosure requirements going into effect on January 1, 2020....more