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PortlandfromPortlandTribune.com2 months agoPortland's new form of government faces challenging budgetPortland's government faces a critical challenge in balancing its 2025-2026 budget amidst a $93 million shortfall.
fromBKReader5 hours agoBrooklynBrannan Pledges City Contract Reform in Comptroller BidCouncilmember Justin Brannan aims to improve transparency and accountability in city contracting by establishing a list of underperforming vendors.
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