Biden IRS nominee pressed on ‘troubling’ reports … CORRECTION: Sen. Ron Wyden is a Democrat from Oregon. An earlier version of this story included incorrect information. Danny Werfel, who was tapped by President Biden to head up the Internal Revenue Service, committed before Congress to look into recent reports of racial disparities in agency audits if he is confirmed. Senate Finance Committee Chairman […]
The AI arms race is on. Are regulators ready? The race among tech companies to roll out generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools is raising concerns about how mistakes in technology and blind spots in regulation could hasten the spread of misinformation, elevate biases in results and increase the harvesting and use of Americans’ personal data. So far tech giants Microsoft and Google are leading the race in releasing […]
Wyden says changes to DHS’ use of force policy are … U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, a Democrat from Oregon, is applauding updates made to the Department of Homeland Security’s use of force policy that clarify when it’s appropriate for federal law enforcement to use deadly force and adjust how the department reports use-of-force data.
President Biden gives Portland a shout-out in State … A project that brought President Biden to Portland last April made its way into Tuesday’s State of the Union Speech.
Oregon sports figures implore Commissioner Engelbert … It’s not every day you see Oregon women’s basketball head coach Kelly Graves and Oregon State women’s basketball head coach Scott Rueck fist bump, but WNBA expansion is something the two parties see eye-to-eye on.
Hillsboro mayor calls on lawmakers to bolster semiconductor … As Hillsboro continues to make a name for itself as a leader in business and residential growth, the city is calling on Oregon lawmakers to bolster its semiconductor industry.
Senate Democrats look for way forward on marijuana … Senate Democrats are giving marijuana banking legislation another look only weeks after it hit a wall with Republicans and was not attached to a year-end spending package. A handful of Senate Democrats met with Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday to “ponder the path” to passage this Congress, Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) said, […]
Corporate cannabis giant to shut down facilities … Curaleaf Holdings, Inc., one of the largest cannabis companies in the U.S., announced on Jan. 26 that it plans to close a majority of its operations in Oregon, California and Colorado later this month in order to “streamline” its profits.
Head of WNBA to join panel in Portland as push for … WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will join the women’s basketball coaches from Oregon State University and the University of Oregon, and top Trail Blazers and Thorns executives in a panel discussion, U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said.
Manchin pushes to delay tax credits for electric … WASHINGTON (AP) — Ratcheting up his criticism, Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin on Wednesday moved to delay new tax credits for electric vehicles, a key feature of President Joe Biden’s landmark climate law. Manchin said guidelines issued by the Treasury Department allow manufacturers in Europe and other countries to bypass requirements that significant portions of EV […]
