Intel

The semiconductor company is one of Oregon’s biggest employers with more than 20,000 workers in the state. Intel is laying off thousands, including many in Hillsboro.

After reporting a more than $1 billion loss, the chipmaker said in August it was slashing 15% of its workforce worldwide in an effort to cut costs

Job cuts at Nike and Intel highlight how Oregon’s employment growth has slowed to a snail’s space, but economists say it may not spell long-term trouble.

Kotek is getting ready to dole out $240 million that could lead to more than $40 billion in investments.

The payment represents a major piece of the $260 million lawmakers set aside for the industry this year.

The House approved Senate Bill 4 with broad bipartisan support. Lawmakers will next consider tax breaks for semiconductor companies.

Oregon lawmakers are racing to create more space for the chip industry. Farm owners outside Hillsboro are conflicted about the fate of their land.

Dozens of Oregon cities and towns say a shortage of shovel-ready industrial land has cost them economic opportunities. And they can’t afford the infrastructure to prepare that land for development.

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