Oregon Democratic leaders strike concilatory tone about their supermajority

Good morning, friends. Here are the five things you need to know to start your day.  New federal funding Democratic leaders and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin were close to striking a deal yesterday to replenish a small-business loan program.....»»

Gov. Greg Abbott has tapped a handful of Houston-area leaders to serve in some capacity on the Strike Force to Open Texas. The goal of the task force, which Gov. Abbott announced Friday, April 17, is to restart and revitalize business, school, ente.....»»

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Democratic leaders said Sunday they were "very close" to a coronavirus relief deal with about $400 billion more.....»»

Democratic leaders and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Sunday they were very close to striking a deal on replenishing a popular small-business aid program whose funding ran out last week......»»

Gov. Greg Abbott has tapped a handful of North Texans to serve in some capacity on the Strike Force to Open Texas. The goal of the task force, which Gov. Abbott announced Friday, is to restart and revitalize business, school, entertainment and culture.....»»

The U.S. Senate's unanimous passage of a $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill sent the unprecedented economic legislation to the House of Representatives, whose Democratic leaders hope to pass it on Friday......»»

Twenty-five Portland-area mayors, including Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and the leaders of Beaverton, Gresham, Hillsboro and Lake Oswego said Saturday they would back a statewide "stay-at-home" order. They were joined by a group of 1,700 internal medic.....»»

The Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems Thursday said it would support a "shelter in place" order, as the city is reportedly considering to address the coronavirus pandemic. The group's board also recommended that Oregon Gov. Kate Brow.....»»

Gold declined as investors rush to raise cash to cover losses in other markets amid a surge in volatility across assets, with global leaders striking a pessimistic tone over the likely economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak......»»

AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite Democratic leaders said the.....»»

While Republican and Democratic leaders say they’re close to a deal on a coronavirus bill, analysts are stressing the latest legislative effort isn’t designed to deliver a big boost to the economy or markets......»»

The two top Democratic leaders in Congress are calling on President Donald Trump to support a series of steps to help Americans deal with the coronavirus outbreak — from paid sick leave to widespread... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

The stock market’s slide in recent days won’t hurt — at least for now — the Milwaukee Democratic National Convention Host Committee’s fundraising efforts as the committee advances under new leaders who will play key fundraising roles. That was .....»»

Prominent Milwaukee business executives Raquel Filmanowicz and Paula Penebaker plan to leverage their deep connections in the city's minority communities and neighborhoods to intensify the Democratic National Convention’s commitment to working wit.....»»

Greater Philadelphia's business leaders have hosted fundraising events for three of the top Democratic candidates in the 2020 presidential race......»»

"The Public Doesn't Decide The Nominee": DNC Leaders Move To Limit Democratic Choice In The Convention Authored by Jonathan Turley, As we have been discussing, establis.....»»

Democratic leaders around the country are in a six-alarm panic over the rise of a candidate with fairly radical positions.....»»

“I think it’s very premature to write the obituary for this policy. We will get it done,” Senate Majority Leader Steve Fenberg said......»»

In a replay of last year's drama over climate change legislation, Republicans in the Oregon Senate staged a walkout Monday morning to slow a Democratic bill to cap greenhouse gas emissions, OregonLive reported. read more.....»»

The head of an organization dedicated to improving women's career prospects and the CEO of one of Oregon's most recognizable brands have been selected to a national list of executives to watch for 2020. Influencers: People We’re Watching in 202.....»»