GUEST OPINION Earth Day Have you ever imagined how the climate story will be written in 2050? Will it be from a point of view of achievement or despair? Those who attended Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s excellent program on climate this month learned that U.S. government scientists knew the risk of burning fossil fuels as […]
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Oregon Legislature Passes Renters’ Protection Bill
Will a statewide rent control bill help solve Central Oregon’s housing crisis?
SB 608 passed today with a 35-25 vote, giving Oregonians statewide renters protection.
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Rent Control Bill Clears First Hurdle
Senate Bill 608 now heads to the Oregon House
On Feb. 12, the Oregon Senate passed Senate Bill 608—also known as the statewide rent control bill—17 votes to 11. All but one of the no votes was Republican, including Sen. Tim Knopp (R-Bend). Betsy Johnson (D-Scappoose) also voted against the bill. Two Republican members of the Senate didn’t vote. If SB 608 passes the […]
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A Statewide Rent Control Bill
Does it make sense?
A rent control bill, SB 608, is currently being considered by the Oregon Legislature, after being approved by the Senate Housing committee Feb. 4. It’s aimed at making Oregon the first state to legislate statewide rent control. A recent effort in California failed when voters voted the issue down. Should it pass, SB 608 would put […]