Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.
Good morning, Lake Oswego.
🏛️ Government
Lawmakers in Salem are meeting in a special session to consider a bill that would double the transit payroll tax from 0.1% to 0.2% starting Jan.
1, 2026—while a sunset provision would roll the tax back to 0.1% on Jan. 1, 2028 unless the legislature acts otherwise. This change aims to help fund transit agencies and prevent service cuts and layoffs.
The Senate has delayed its vote on a 10-year, $4.3 billion transportation tax package until Sept.
17 because Sen. Chris Gorsek is still recovering from back surgery—this delay leaves hundreds of Oregon Department of Transportation workers facing extended uncertainty over potential layoffs.
🏈 Sports
The Lakeridge football team reached the state quarterfinals last season and will work to stay healthy and play tougher in 2025, as coach Spencer Phillips said the team will improve each week.
Seniors like running back Ansu Sanoe and quarterback Drew Weiler will lead a mix of experienced and young players — they aim to build on their past success.
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