Oregon Economy: Oregon’s unemployment rate stayed flat at 5.2% through the first four months of 2026, with job growth “moving sideways” amid trade and other economic uncertainty. Workforce & Health Care: PacificSource is laying off 97 Oregon workers as it exits individual health insurance markets across states. State Policy: New Oregon laws take effect June 5, including minimum-wage protections for domestic and homecare workers and limits on state data sharing with data brokers tied to immigration enforcement. Environment & Enforcement: DEQ fined Albany’s Pacific Cast Technologies nearly $51,000 for hazardous waste violations, including unsafe storage and improper disposal practices. Public Safety & Local Government: Portland City Council adopted the “Right to Know Who’s Policing You” ordinance, requiring visible officer identification and limiting facial coverings outside undercover and safety exceptions. Business & Industry: Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson and Andrea Salinas introduced the Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act to expand federal contracting incentives for mass timber and innovative wood projects. Community & Events: Eugene Beer Week returns with a 10-day lineup across Lane County starting May 29, featuring 26 breweries and taproom events.