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oregon business council

Businesses Switch Lanes: Anthropic Overtakes OpenAI in AI Spending

May 13, 2026

"Companies are now choosing Anthropic over OpenAI for their artificial‑intelligence needs, a surprising turn in the industry. Data from Ramp’s AI Index shows that in April, 34. 4% of U. S. firms used Anthropic’s services compared with 32. 3% for OpenAI, flipping a dominance that had existed since th

politics

Starmer’s New Law Pack: What Britain Will Change

May 13, 2026

The UK is set to roll out 37 new laws next Parliament. Prime Minister Keir Starmer wants to show he still runs the Labour Party after a rough local election. The king’s speech, written by ministers, will launch these plans. A key focus is trade with the EU. The European Partnership Bill gi

business

AI Queries Can Turn Into Legal Traps

May 13, 2026

A CFO might ask an AI about antitrust risks before a board meeting, thinking it’s just a quick check. But the answer could become evidence against her company if regulators step in. The issue comes from a recent court case involving Bradley Heppner, a former Texas finance chief. In 2023 he was char

finance

Laundry Service Taxes Explained Simply

May 13, 2026

The state tax office has released new rules about how laundry businesses must pay taxes. It focuses on the business and occupation tax, also called B&O tax, and on retail sales tax. Eight types of services are covered. These include changing clothes, cleaning them, and supplying linens. Mos

entertainment

The Rise of a YouTube Career Coach

May 13, 2026

A leading talent agency has welcomed a popular Ukrainian creator to its roster, expanding the firm’s focus on digital personalities. The new client has amassed more than 600 million monthly views and over 3 billion total views, according to the agency’s statement that he has built “the world’s large

opinion

Oregon’s Economy: A Call to Adapt or Stay Stuck

May 13, 2026

The Prosperity Council is shifting from listening to giving advice, and two very different viewpoints are now in the spotlight. One side says Oregon’s economy is already solid, so we should keep raising wages and protecting public services. The other argues that the state is entering a new era where

technology

How Tech Foundations Use Money to Push Research Forward

May 13, 2026

A little-known financial trick gives some tech organizations an edge in research. By selling a slice of their company, they unlock funds for big projects without borrowing money. One group used this method to fuel studies on brain diseases like Alzheimer’s. Instead of waiting for grants or donations

finance

The Hidden Cost of Manual Work in Finance Teams

May 13, 2026

Finance teams often seem busy, but busyness doesn’t always mean they’re getting important work done. Surprisingly, most finance leaders admit their teams waste hours on repetitive tasks like typing numbers into spreadsheets or matching transactions by hand instead of focusing on big-picture planning

politics

Trump’s China Trip: Balancing Trade, Security, and Politics

May 13, 2026

President Trump’s upcoming visit to China is shaping up to be more than just a routine diplomatic stop. House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan recently emphasized that Trump’s focus will be squarely on decisions that benefit the U. S. , from trade policies to national security concerns. Jordan, a strong T

business

Plans for a vacant site: balancing progress and concerns

May 13, 2026

Churchill’s empty Westinghouse site has been a blank canvas for decades, ever since the tech company downsized there in the late '90s. Now, plans are in motion to turn the 150-acre property into a busy hub of homes, shops, and services. Developers want to add everything from daycare centers to gas s