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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 22 June 2023

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The bill will allow taxpayers to voluntarily self-report their race and ethnicity while filing tax returns

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 22 June 2023

(Photo courtesy of Portland Parks & Recreation, Portland, OR)

Free outdoor movies and concerts in Portland’s parks make their return this summer, along with the Free Lunch + Play series, cultural celebrations, and more

taxes

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 22 June 2023

Senator Cedric Hayden (R-Fall Creek)

Hayden says for more government accountability and transparency, a Media Tax Credit measure, like Oregon’s Political Tax Credit, is necessary to protect journalism reporting

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 21 June 2023

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The Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicles Division of ODOT confirmed that an estimated 3.5 million driver’s license and identification card files were compromised when the agency was hacked two weeks ago.

about-Seattle

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 16 June 2023

(Photo/Quino Al)

The new 564 area code will be assigned to new phone numbers once no more 206 area code numbers are available.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 16 June 2023

Commissioners table liquor surcharge proposal

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 15 June 2023

Cameron Whitten

Local businesses are donating up to 100% of the weekend’s proceeds to support the Black Resilience Fund during the annual celebration of Black liberation.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 14 June 2023

HB 2038 closes a longstanding loophole that allowed some politicians to shield the sources of their income from public disclosure

about-minority-business

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 14 June 2023

Karla Malacon

Malacon’s innovative approach and dedication to the council’s mission to, “Foster an environment that develops equitable opportunities, creating economic value” makes her the right person for this role.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 08 June 2023

Portland Culture & Livability Commissioner Dan Ryan

Commissioner Dan Ryan announces Minority contractor for project

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