Polluted by Money
How corporate cash corrupted one of the
greenest states in America
Polluted by Money Feb. 22, 2019
In the last four years, Oregon’s most powerful
industries have killed, weakened or stalled efforts to deal with
climate change, disappearing bird habitat, cancer-causing diesel
exhaust, industrial air pollution, oil spill planning and weed killers
sprayed from helicopters. What changed Oregon? Money. Lots and lots of
money.
Leaving a Stench March 1, 2019
In The Dalles, the sickening smell of mothballs
can burn the inside of your nose, even on what people here consider a
good day. In 2016, a few town residents decided they’d had enough. The
ensuing battle to stop the stench shows what a political system fueled
by corporate cash means for ordinary Oregonians.
Weak Watchdog March 8, 2019
An expansive review of internal documents and
dozens of interviews with current and former environmental regulators,
lobbyists, advocates and lawmakers reveal that pressure tactics have
instilled a deep culture of deference at the Department of
Environmental Quality.
Perfectly Legal March 15, 2019
Oregon allows lawmakers to spend campaign money on
perks they’d otherwise have to pay for personally or justify on
legislative expense reports. And, by permitting double dips, the state
has created a conduit between the nation’s largest companies and
legislators’ bank accounts.
Continuing
coverage
»
Legislature sends ballot measure to voters setting stage for campaign
donation limits June 30, 2019
Polluted by Money Feb. 22, 2019
In the last four years, Oregon’s most powerful
industries have killed, weakened or stalled efforts to deal with
climate change, disappearing bird habitat, cancer-causing diesel
exhaust, industrial air pollution, oil spill planning and weed killers
sprayed from helicopters. What changed Oregon? Money. Lots and lots of
money.
Leaving a Stench March 1, 2019
In The Dalles, the sickening smell of mothballs
can burn the inside of your nose, even on what people here consider a
good day. In 2016, a few town residents decided they’d had enough. The
ensuing battle to stop the stench shows what a political system fueled
by corporate cash means for ordinary Oregonians.
Weak Watchdog March 8, 2019
An expansive review of internal documents and
dozens of interviews with current and former environmental regulators,
lobbyists, advocates and lawmakers reveal that pressure tactics have
instilled a deep culture of deference at the Department of
Environmental Quality.
Perfectly Legal March 15, 2019
Oregon allows lawmakers to spend campaign money on
perks they’d otherwise have to pay for personally or justify on
legislative expense reports. And, by permitting double dips, the state
has created a conduit between the nation’s largest companies and
legislators’ bank accounts.
Continuing
coverage
»
Legislature sends ballot measure to voters setting stage for campaign
donation limits June 30, 2019