New legislation seeks to stem the rise in health care mergers and acquisitions. 

Sen. Ron Wyden plans to introduce a national vote-by-mail bill to Congress in light of voting difficulties during this year’s primaries.

The Multnomah County Circuit Court approved the proposal’s ballot language; dismisses challenge from the Portland Business Alliance.

Charlie Hales wants to raise Portland’s business tax from 2.2% of net income to 2.5%, which would add $8.7 million to the city’s budget.

Sources say Charlie Hales is expected to propose a business tax hike to boost the city budget.

ASSOCIATED PRESS: Democrat Sanders will hold a rally in Springfield; Republican Kasich will hold a rally in Portland.

The coalition supporting liquor sales in grocery stores shifted focus to blocking the proposed corporate tax hike.

ASSOCIATED PRESS: The governor fired Oregon Lottery Director Jack Roberts on Tuesday over “management problems.”