In a series about Oregon ballot measures, the Oregon Capital Chronicle examines the proposal to make it easier for cannibis workers to unionize.
Business & economy
Nyssa project may get makeover to become container shipping center
TREASURE VALLEY RELOAD CENTER: A new report indicates the Nyssa rail project should be converted to ship cargo containers instead of loading produce onto rail cars. A new consultant is being considered to consider options for the stalled project.
Delayed farm bill punted until after election with Congress stuck on how to pay for it
Congress will have to scramble in the lame-duck session set to begin Nov. 12 to come up with some agreement on the farm bill before benefits run out at the end of the year.
Small invader, big impact: On quagga alert in Malheur County
The discovery of a tiny mussel in the Snake River upstream from Oregon set off alarms in Malheur County. The quagga mussel could spread fast, hammer local agriculture, authorities say.
‘Oregon Rebate’ measure 118 could cost state $1 billion annually, legislators hear
Legislative fiscal analysts have spent months trying to parse possible impacts of the proposed corporate tax hike and rebate measure.
MCDC board member reports that shipping onions out of Nyssa rail center won’t work
The plan to ship onions out of the Treasure Valley will not work, according to an analysis by a Malheur County Development Corp. board member, putting into jeopardy a business plan that said the rail center would benefit the onion industry.
National study finds local arts programs boost Malheur County’s economy
A recent study from a national nonprofit found that art performances in Malheur County brought more than $7 million to the local economy and supported 100 jobs.
Ambulance service seeks funding help from Malheur County officials
Treasure Valley Paramedics recently sought financial assistance from Malheur County to help the firm meet a series of competing budget priorities.
MCDC considers legal action to recover money spent on Nyssa rail project
TREASURE VALLEY RELOAD CENTER: Directors of the Malheur County Development Corp. are considering reducing by half the planned rail depot while its executive director considers legal action against two former partners.
Federal court ruling could affect pest control on Oregon’s farms and rangeland
Crickets and grasshoppers are a major nuisance for farmers and ranchers, but a new federal court ruling means the U.S. Department of Agriculture can no longer just spray pesticides to control them.