Gesa Credit Union to Enter Oregon Market via Strategic Acquisition of Willamette Valley Bank

RICHLAND, WA — In a move that signals a significant shift in the Pacific Northwest’s financial landscape, Richland-based Gesa Credit Union announced on Tuesday a definitive agreement to acquire Willamette Valley Bank. This acquisition marks Gesa’s first foray into the Oregon market, representing a milestone in the credit union’s aggressive expansion strategy and a continuation…

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The Recycling Paradox: Why Oregon’s Ambitious EPR Law Faces a Regulatory Reckoning

Oregon’s implementation of its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy, anchored by the 2021 Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act (PPRMA), represents one of the most ambitious legislative attempts in the United States to transition toward a circular economy. By shifting the financial burden of waste management from local municipalities to the producers of packaging and…

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