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As national default looms, local experts say interest rates are the chief concern
As the Aug. 2 deadline nears for the U.S. Congress to raise the debt ceiling or allow the nation to default, the national media are focused on how catastrophic the latter possibility could be. But local experts say the talk about supposed Armageddon effects is more political posturing than actual foresight.
Lights out for anti-LED regulation bill
A recent bill that aimed to get rid of these lightbulb regulations was voted down on Tuesday in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Proposed federal legislation would reduce transportation funding by 31 percent
In a letter today, Oregon Rep. Earl Blumenauer expressed concern that proposed reauthorization levels for federal transportation funds could result in the loss of jobs and cause structural deficiencies in transportation infrastructures to go unrepaired.
Federal bill would update tax code to help construction contractors
A bill introduced in Congress late last week would leave many construction firms with more working capital until contracts are completed. But lawmakers would need to approve the halt of quarterly income tax collection.
High-speed rail, green energy projects could be slashed in budget deal
Federal departments stand to lose a combined $40 billion in budget reductions, according to a federal spending plan revealed today. The plan is the largest cut ever made to the […]
High-speed rail, green energy projects could be slashed in budget deal
Federal departments stand to lose a combined $40 billion in budget reductions, according to a federal spending plan revealed today. The plan is the largest cut ever made to the […]
ABC supported amendment fails, but not finished
A Congressional amendment about project labor agreements on federal contracts that was strongly supported by Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. failed to get attached to a bill in committee hearings this week, said John Killin, executive director of ABC's Pacific Northwest Chapter.
‘Buy American’ impact cloudy for Oregon solar
A "Buy American" provision signed into law last week requires the Department of Defense to purchase solar photovoltaic panels made in the U.S. But in Oregon, where global companies like SolarWorld and Sanyo operate, the effects of the law are unclear.
No extension of federal grant for renewables yet
The renewable energy industry is calling on the U.S. government to extend its U.S. Treasury Grant Program for renewable energy, which expires at the end of 2010. Since August 2009, […]
House approves $42B for small businesses
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a $42 billion bill aimed at helping small businesses and improving the nation's unemployment figure.
TriMet employee tapped for federal committee
An attorney for transit agency TriMet has been tapped by the federal government to serve on an advisory committee that is making new safety regulations for rail projects.
Homebuyers tax credit extension fails
A Senate jobless aid bill that included an amendment extending the homebuyers tax credit until September 30 failed failed to pass the Senate on Thursday.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
