Episode Details

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the dwindling prospects of Oregon landing more tech jobs, our new city leaders' stance on much-needed climate action, and our city starting to tow vehicles without notice. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Portland Business Journal reporter Malia Spencer and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni.

Discussed in Today’s Episode:

• Oregon’s Chance for Semiconductor Hub Diminished by Trump Victory, Intel Tension with Biden Administration [Oregonian] 
• One Last Chance for Hillsboro and Oregon To Win Big Tech Lottery With Trump’s Influence Shrinking Our Chances [Hillsboro Herald] 
• Will a Fresh Batch of City Leaders Transform Portland’s Climate Leadership? [Portland Mercury]
• Portland’s Impending Environmental Disaster [City Cast Portland] 
• State Puts Hold on Zenith Energy’s Controversial Air Permit Process in Surprise Move [Oregonian]  
• PBOT Starts Towing Vehicles Without License Plates or VINs Without Warning [OPB] 

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