The article highlights the importance of supporting local journalism in Portland, specifically the Mercury's arts, culture, and event coverage. It mentions the upcoming Nacho Week celebration featuring local chefs. In local news, the Oregon House passed a significant housing budget but controversially cut funding for rental assistance, raising concerns about the impact on vulnerable populations. It calls attention to the disconnect between legislative actions and ongoing homelessness issues exacerbated by rising rents, urging timely intervention as the budget moves to the Senate.
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Members of the Oregon House passed a $2.6 billion housing budget bill which would provide nearly $205 million for homeless shelters across the state... but then turned around and cut more than $100 million for eviction prevention services.
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