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Fewer federal transportation dollars heading to Oregon
Oregon will start receiving smaller payments from the Federal Highway Trust Fund starting in August, according to the state's interpretation of federal changes announced recently.
BLOG: Wyden proposes short-term fix for Highway Trust Fund
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., is pitching a solution to sustain the nearly depleted federal Highway Trust Fund temporarily.
Drop in transportation funding affecting contractors
State and federal dollars for transportation projects are dwindling, and contractors are noticing. Plus, the situation may worsen.
BLOG: Wyden is key figure in effort to find transportation money
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, has tasked members with finding by the end of the month a bipartisan solution to revive the cash-strapped Highway Trust Fund.
EPA eases off biomass regulation, for now
The Environmental Protection Agency will defer new greenhouse gas permitting requirements for biomass facilities for three years, clearing the way for Oregon's biomass plans.
Oregon Coast sees swell of jetty repairs
Eleven jetties along the Oregon Coast would be the latest to be repaired if $5 billion from a federal trust is given for the work. Sen. Ron Wyden is calling for the release of the money from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund.
News
- 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
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
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
