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Mayor Wilson is considering the new tax to fund our crumbling streets. The federal government is opening an investigation into an Oregon student athlete. And Portland’s "Boom Loop" is imminent, thanks to a possible new waterfront park. Oregonian City Hall reporter Shane Dixon Kavanaugh and senior producer Giulia Fiaoni join host Claudia Meza for the Friday news roundup. Discussed in Today's Episode: Portland Mayor Keith Wilson Eyes New Tax To Aid Cash-strapped Transportation System [Oregonian 🔒] Feds Open Investigation Into Transgender Student-Athlete at Portland Track Meet [Willamette Week] Portland Preps for New, “Toes-in-the-Water” Riverfront Park [Portland Mercury] Portland Wants “Boom-Loop” Thinking [City of Portland] Join City Cast Portland at the 503 Day Block Party, Saturday, May 3, at downtown Portland's Ankeny Alley!! Details and RSVP here. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here . Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm , or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448 . Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland , and be sure to follow us on Instagram . Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise . Learn more about the sponsors of this March 28th episode: Bookshop.org - Use code CITYCAST to get 15% off your next order Get Lit at the Beach