Issues & Updates
The Alliance's government affairs and economic development staff coordinate and research issues that our members have determined are essential to the economic vitality of the Central City and region.
Visit our City/County, Metro, State, Federal and International Trade pages for more information on our work in those areas, or use the quick links below to access information about current issues.
You'll also find our Calls to Action, White Papers, recent press releases and newsletters online for your convenience.
City/County issues
Alliance opposes increase in development fees
Alliance presents urban renewal proposal to City officials
Election Day endorsements: Alliance backs local initiatives
Alliance supports recycling growth
Hotel will maximize investment in Convention Center
City Council moves to implement SAFE Committee recommendations
City Council approves next step in Burnside couplet
County moves toward Business Income Tax
City Council supports Business License Fee reduction
Business License Fee reinstated
Metro issues
Metro takes next step toward Convention Center Hotel
Alliance co-sponsors summit to support local veterans
I-5 named "corridor of the future"
State issues
Alliance Endorses Ballot Measure 50: Healthy Kids Initiative
Portland Business Alliance 2007 Legislative Wrap Up
New revenue forecast allows increase in higher education funding
Alliance Board endorses gay rights bills
Oregon's first Rainy Day Fund approved
Federal issues
U.S. Secretary of Transportation speaks to Alliance members
Alliance delegation lobbies in DC
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