Trump Administration
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Apparently, Oregon Doesn’t Always Send Its Best to Washington

Scandals have abounded since Lori Chavez-Deremer hit Washington. Don’t expect the latest accusations to change that.
by The Source Editorial Board

It all sounds so familiar: A high-ranking official is accused of inappropriate behavior. Nothing to see here, the White House says — it’s obviously the work of a disgruntled employee. Next come allegations against the official’s spouse. A few days of news reports, vague details of calls to the police related to sexual assault, and […]

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With Health Insurance Costs Set to Rise, Deschutes County Will Remain ‘Poverty with a View’

Health insurance is already expensive. Add it to the list of mounting expenses in one of Oregon’s most unaffordable locales.
by The Source Editorial Board

Amid a government shutdown and growing economic uncertainty, one thing is sure: Health insurance — already expensive — is going to get a lot more spendy in the coming year. Part of that is inflation, but another part of it has to do with the tax credits that have helped keep health insurance relatively affordable […]

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Regional Roundup

found this week in Cascade Reader
The Source Staff

Oregon Restricts Solar Development On Prime Farmland As Oregon’s climate policies steer the state toward renewable energy like solar, its land use laws are putting up roadblocks. On Thursday, the Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission approved new rules that restrict commercial solar development on millions of acres of high-value farmland across the state. The […]

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Lights Out on Lighting Efficiency?

Some groups say a proposed rollback cost consumers billion—and could have serious environmental consequences
Chris Miller

On Feb. 28, the Department of Energy held a public meeting to announce its plan to revoke Obama-era rules that required higher energy efficiency standards for lighting. According to Environment Oregon, the rollbacks, if approved, would result in an additional 34 million metric tons of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by 2025. The Appliance Standards […]

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Chinese Tariffs Could Translate to a $1 Billion Tax on Housing Materials

Increases in material costs and labor shortages raise worries about housing affordability
Avatar photo Nick Nayne, Principal Broker

Our local and national real estate markets have been experiencing high demand for housing, but affordability has been a challenge, with increasing costs for materials and land, labor shortages to build those houses, rising interest rates, increased regulations and fees—and now, trade skirmishes that will likely exacerbate the housing affordability crisis. The National Association of […]

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