Businesses Challenge Virus Restrictions in Suit Against Oregon Governor
May 7, 2021
A group of businesses has filed a lawsuit against Oregon Gov. Kate Brown over her recent extension of Oregon’s state of emergency because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brown last week extended the state of emergency by 60 days, giving her the authority to issue restrictions on business operations, The Oregonian/OregonLive reported.
Brown said Tuesday all counties would be moved out of extreme risk, ending the ban on indoor dining by Friday. It wasn’t immediately known how Brown’s announcement would affect the lawsuit
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The group suing includes the political action committees Oregon Moms Union and Heart of Main Street, as well as the owner of Gresham restaurant Spud Monkeys.