It’s once again time for some news on Land-Use, Environmental, Resilience, Transportation, Housing, and Sports (LERTHS)! Statewide and Portland news are combined into one this time around.
L: The Big Barf Bill will impact Reconnecting Communities Program
E: Baker County and Lincoln County under drought emergency, LCDC updates to solar and renewable energy rules in Eastern Oregon
R: State cuts eviction protection and funds temporary shelter program, Big Pink sold to Auto Magnate, Threat of losing federal grants because of DEIA policies , Damon Lamarr Johnson murdered by Portland police
T: ODOT underfunding will impact clearance of winter roads, Broadway project on hold because of BBB, What the Oregon Transit bill faceplant means for Portland
H: Kotek considering use of builder’s remedy to spur housing development, NIMBYs in Pearl District oppose day shelter