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Oregon House Bill 2891 Directs New Transit Funds to Portland Metro
Portland residents face potential adjustments to TriMet service levels and fares after the state legislature approved additional operating support for the metropolitan area.
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Portland's November 2026 City Council Elections: What Changes, and When Residents Will See Results
Portland's new ranked-choice voting system goes live this November, reshaping how residents cast ballots and when new council members take their seats.
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Portland City Council Advances Affordable Housing Initiative for Rising Costs
New local housing policies aim to expand affordable options, addressing a growing need among Portland citizens balancing rent and living expenses.
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Portland Candidates Pledge to Cut Household Costs in 2026 Race
From utility bills to grocery prices, the candidates seeking Portland city and Multnomah County seats this cycle are making the cost of living their defining battleground, and the policies they are proposing would directly reshape what residents pay for housing, transit, and services.
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Portland Mayor Prioritizes Housing Over Transit in New Budget Plan
New local spending plan prioritizes shelter beds and rental aid but delays light-rail expansion, shifting who in Portland benefits and who waits longer for promised services.
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State Legislature Bill Tracker Enhances Transparency, Helps Portland Residents Monitor Local Impact
Portland residents gain a new tool to follow state bills, allowing closer tracking of policies affecting local services, costs, and jobs.
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Portland Voters Face 6 Ballot Measures Changing Housing, Taxes, Police
From housing levies to police accountability rules, Portland residents will vote on measures this fall that directly affect rents, property tax bills, and city services.
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Portland Expands Fiber Broadband to 79 Percent of City
Portland has fiber-optic broadband in 79 percent of the city with median speeds reported as of January 2026.
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Portland Mayor's Plan Adds 1,200 Affordable Housing Units by 2028
The new local housing policy allocates $45 million to affordable housing developments, aiming to ease rental pressures for Portland families and seniors.
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Portland Council Votes to Expand Affordable Housing Requirement on New Development
The city's new inclusionary zoning rule will require 20% of units in large residential projects to remain affordable for 30 years, expected to add roughly 800 below-market apartments over the next decade.