A Cannabis Unionization Push, Gonzalez’s Campaign Finance Violations, and No More Joint Office?
A Cannabis Unionization Push, Gonzalez’s Campaign Finance Violations, and No More Joint Office?Description
The push to help cannabis workers unionize, the investigation into Commissioner Rene Gonzalez’s campaign finance law violation, and why regional leaders are upset with three city commissioners: Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s news roundup are Willamette Week cannabis reporter and author, Brianna Wheeler, and our very own producer, Giulia Fiaoni.
Stories discussed this week:
Measure 119 Will Ask Oregon Whether To Give Cannabis Workers an Easier Route To Unionize [OPB]
Portland Mayoral Candidate Rene Gonzalez Broke Law by Using Taxpayer Money To Edit Wikipedia Page, Auditor Finds [Oregonian]
City’s Sudden Plan to Exit Homelessness Compact Riles Governor, County Chair and Metro President [Willamette Week]
Multnomah County chair garners lowest approval rating for a local elected official in recent memory [Oregonian 🔒]
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