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Oregon’s economic indicators are moving in the wrong direction, raising urgent questions about the state’s long term competitiveness. At the center of the debate is Senate Bill 1586, also known as the Oregon JOBS Act, and a broader tension between farmland conservation and the need for industrial land to support job growth.
For decades, Oregon’s land use system has defined how and where development happens. It is widely respected and deeply ingrained in the state’s political identity. But as population patterns shift and business investment slows, policymakers are wrestling with whether the framework established in 1973 is equipped to meet the demands of 2026.
The process of updating land use policy is anything but simple. It requires navigating competing interests, regional economics, environmental priorities, and a political culture that often defaults to entrenched positions. In this episode, we unpack the ongoing fight over SB 1586 and explore what is truly at stake for Oregon’s economy, its communities, and its unique sense of place.
