In 2019, with CUB’s advocacy, the Oregon Legislature passed HB 3065, requiring the Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) to investigate the continuing relevance of “carrier of last resort” (COLR) obligations for incumbent telecommunications utilities to provide basic telephone service. On September 15,... Read More »

At a September 24, 2020 Special Public Meeting, the Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) endorsed three agreements to protect energy, water, and telecommunications utility customers impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The PUC’s endorsement is a critical milestone in Oregon’s response to... Read More »

Registration is now open for the 2020 CUB Policy Conference, Finding Hope: Improving our Energy Systems in the Age of COVID-19!

Taking place on Friday, October 16, this 10th anniversary CUB conference will be our first to be hosted online in... Read More »

COVID-19 cases continue to surge across the United States, resulting in increased hospitalizations and virus-related deaths. Here in Oregon (as of July 10), there have been over 11,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19, and a steady stream of new infections are... Read More »

On June 24, Oregon Governor Kate Brown called the Legislature to return to Salem for the “First Special Legislative Session of 2020.” Note the “first” designation; media reports indicate that at least one more session to address state budget issues will occur... Read More »

Widespread and affordable “phone” (traditional landline, wireless, satellite, voice over internet protocol) and broadband (high-speed internet) services are key elements to education, employment, social engagement, civic participation, and medical care. This is especially true during an economic and public health crisis... Read More »