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Salem, Oregon · SalemThe consensus comes after a slew of cases generated confusion about the nature of Oregon’s laws governing open public meetings By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle Leaders of Oregon’s Government Ethics Commission agreed Friday that there isn’t enough clarity surrounding their recently-acquired power to ensure public officials only make governing decisions in front of their constituents, leaving the door open for future legislative acti…See the Story
Oregon ethics commission pursues legislative action, further revision on meetings policy - Ashland News - Community-Supported, NonProfit News
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Eugene · EugeneA federal court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by environmental groups against the Eugene Water & Electric Board.In the lawsuit, environmental groups argued EWEB’s operation of a hydroelectric project threatens the Upper Willamette River chinook salmon and bull trout. According to the groups, the project’s “trap and haul” operations put the fish in harm’s way.EWEB said they follow environmental protocol laid out by the Federal Energy Regulatory…See the Story
Federal court dismisses environmental groups’ lawsuit against Eugene utility
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McKenzie Bridge · McKenzie BridgeIf your business was slated to lose nearly a billion dollars, would you stay the course? A federal study projects that hydropower production at Willamette River Basin dams will lose a stunning $939 million over 30 years because the operating costs far outweigh the revenue. The Public Power Council and Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde may not agree on everything, but on this matter, we are...Read Article
