SBO Dispatch: GMOs are back; Plywood mill to hire 200; Eugene cannabis co. sold

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January 21, 2016

Top Stories Oregon legislation would put GMO veto power in local hands The bill would repeal parts of 2013 legislation that gave the state control over what seeds can be used. Springfield plywood mill rises from ashes, will employ 200 The owner of a mill that burned down in 2014 is rebuilding on the same site. Multnomah County commissioners vote on opposing oil by rail Commissioners could make it policy to stand against oil trains in Multnomah, as well as Vancouver Energy's proposed oil terminal in Vancouver. Eugene cannabis testing company sold to Las Vegas outfit The strategy coincides with the Oregon Health Authority's efforts to firm up testing rules. Connect with us More Headlines Citizens' Utility Board policy director to lead Oregon's solar industry group Portland's focus on Southeast Powell lands national recognition

This week's SBO poll Should Portland install more parking meters? Green Jobs Regional Community Food Systems Specialist Contractor, Health Care Without Harm Principal Biologist, DNV GL Director of Real Estate, New Seasons Market Energy Analyst, Interface Engineering Office of Civil Rights Regional Field Coordinator, Oregon Department of Transportation Event Calendar Featured Event: 12th International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability Jan. 21 to Jan. 23: The theme of the 12th International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability is “Urban Sustainability: Inspiration and Solution.” Conference attendees include leaders in the field, as well as emerging scholars, who travel to the conference from all corners of the globe and represent a broad range of disciplines and perspectives. A variety of presentation options and session types offer opportunities for attendees to share their work, discuss key issues in the field, and build relationships with attendees. Learn more.   Jan. 21-23: 12th International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability Jan. 26: Stream Team Captain Training Jan. 28: Oregon Clean Fuels Program Feb. 1: Agent of Change Training Informational Meeting Feb. 2: Oregon Water Tech Innovators Meeting Feb. 11: Northwest Environmental Business Council Portland Luncheon View full calendar

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