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Back to EpisodesRelentless Utility Rate Hikes, Halving Homelessness by 2025, and Cutting Student Recess?
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Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the city and county’s joint plan to halve homelessness by 2025, never-ending utility rate hikes, and Portland Public Schools’ decision on how to make up for lost class time after the teachers strike and severe winter weather. Joining host Claudia Meza on our Friday news round-up are Willamette Week’s "Potlander" column author Brianna Wheeler and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni.
Stories Discussed in Today’s Episode:
- Multnomah County, Portland Leaders Vow To Shelter 2,700 More People by End of 2025 [Oregonian 🔒]
- 5 Takeaways: Why Are Oregon Power Rates Going Up So Fast? [Oregonian]
- Portland Public Schools Board Votes To Approve Plan To Make Up Lost Class Time [KGW]
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