Port of Portland shifts stance on equity amid federal crackdown

The Port of Portland voted to remove its seven-year-old equity policy as it faces the threat of losing $145 million in federal funds.

PORTLAND, Ore. — This story comes from the Portland Business Journal, a KGW News partner. For the full story, visit the Business Journal.

The Port of Portland Commission revoked its seven-year-old equity policy Monday morning as it faces the threat of losing $145 million in federal funds.

“This is a challenging topic for all of us,” Commission President Katy Coba said at the start of the meeting, noting the strong opposition to ending the DEI policy from public comments to the

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