About this episode
The county’s updated tent distribution policy, the new grim forecast of our state budget, and a lightning round of four news headlines in under four minutes. Host Claudia Meza joins executive producer John Notarianni and KBOO news director Althea Billings on this week's Friday news roundup. Discussed in Today's Episode: Oregon Lawmakers Have $500 Million Less To Spend, As Economic Uncertainty Reigns [Oregonian] Homeless People Will No Longer Get Tents From Multnomah County, Except in Severe Weather [Oregonian] Longstanding Portland Outdoor Retailer To Shutter All Stores [Oregonian] Portland Fire & Rescue: Illegal Burning Letters Are a Fraud [KOIN] The City Allowed a Wine Shop on Lombard To Build Outdoor Seating. The State Said To Take It Down. [Willamette Week] Get more from City Cast Portland when you become a City Cast Portland Neighbor . You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members-only events, and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm . 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 May 16th episode: League of Women's Voters Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off