Business and Labor

OM Extracts in the Applegate Valley practices permaculture, sustainable farming designed to replenish the soil. Mitra Sticklen is the Central Operations Officer.

A bill that would allow Oregonians to pump their own gas anywhere in the state edged closer to passage this week with its second public hearing in the Legislature.

A look inside the factory that assembles Ford’s F-150 electric pickup. As the industry invests $40 billion in new US electric car plants, the rapid transformation raises labor and supply chain issues. Automaker says “we’re all-in.”

The Southern Oregon and Northern California TV station KTVL plans to lay off its entire news staff in mid-May, according to a current staff member.

A House proposal would create a marketing board to promote whiskey, vodka, gin and other Oregon-crafted spirits.

The federal Small Business Administration recently set up to channel disaster assistance to residents and business, and in several counties surrounding Weed, on both sides of the state line. Louise Porter, a Public Information Officer with SBA, takes some time to describe available programs and application procedures.

Legal marijuana growers along the West Coast are struggling with oversupply, low prices and limited outlets for selling their product.

Oregon-based Roseburg Forest Products announced on Friday that it will invest $700 million to expand the company's manufacturing operations.

The hourly pay increase reflects a 5% annual inflation rate. The exact minimum wage varies across Oregon.

Evidence from pilot programs show that 32 hour weeks are feasible, but business groups in California say it won’t work for all companies. Lawmakers in California and D.C. are introducing bills that would encourage or require shortened work weeks.

The House approved Senate Bill 4 with broad bipartisan support. Lawmakers will next consider tax breaks for semiconductor companies.

The Ground Floor. Host Cynthia Scherr visits with Lilly Weichberger, CEO and Head Mead Maker.