Labor Power Broker Exposed, ICE Tear Gas Limits, and the Push for a New Street Tax
Today we're talking about a local labor leader's attempts to influence city council, two new rulings limiting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's ability to use tear gas in Portland, and a new citywide tax that's being considered to patch up our ailing roads. Joining executive producer John Notarianni on this week's Friday news roundup are Portland Mercury reporter Jeremiah Hayden and KBOO news director Althea Billings.
Discussed in today's episode:
- Oregon Lawmakers Lower Age for Riding an E-Bike From 16 to 14 [Willamette Week]
- In the Shadows: Records Show Labor Leader’s Campaign to Influence City Councilors [Portland Mercury]
- Will the Feds Follow Court Orders To Curb Tear Gas, Pepper Balls at Portland ICE Building? [Oregonian]
- Portland Could Charge You a Monthly Fee to Help Fix Its ‘Deplorable’ Streets [Oregonian]
Check out our new City Cast podcast "Your City Could Be Better" on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by CEO David Plotz, this week's episode features a conversation about body cameras and collaboration between local police and federal forces in Chicago and Washington DC.
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