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Back to EpisodesGov. Kotek’s Only Possible Veto, Alleged Child Abuser Escaped, and Local Cosmetic Tattoo Industry Shakeup
Description
We're talking about the one bill Governor Kotek might veto and how it might affect our city council, local law enforcement asking for help finding an alleged child abuser (and former Gresham police officer) who escaped, and why the Oregon Health Authority is putting their foot down on pain numbing cream at tattoo parlors. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are KBOO news director Althea Billings and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni.
Discussed in today's episode:
- Broadway Bridge to reopen this Sunday after 6-month closure [KGW8]
- Gov. Kotek signals she’ll veto bill changing Oregon public meetings law criticized by journalists [OPB]
- Former Gresham cop accused of sex crimes cut off ankle monitor and fled; arrest warrant issued [Oregonian]
- Oregon Health Authority says tattoo artists can’t use topical numbing creams, sprays [OPB]
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