Oregon businesses challenge COVID restrictions in federal lawsuit against Gov. Kate Brown
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Oregon Governor Kate Brown ordered a statewide freeze, limiting social gatherings to a half-dozen people, halting dine-in service at bars and restaurants, and shutting down all the states theaters, entertainment venues and gyms. November 19, 2020Gyms are closed amid new orders set forth by Governor Kate Brown. November 18, 2020Beth Nakamura/The Oregonian
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A group of businesses has filed a lawsuit against Gov. Kate Brown over her recent extension of Oregon’s state of emergency, which was first implemented in March 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oregon businesses challenge COVID restrictions in suit against Gov. Kate Brown
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PORTLAND 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.
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.
A group of businesses and political organizations in Oregon are suing the state's governor over her extension of a state of emergency declared in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Businesses challenge COVID restrictions in suit against Gov. Brown
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) 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.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reports Brown last week extended it by 60 days, giving her the authority to issue restrictions on business operations.
Brown said Tuesday that all counties would be moved out of extreme risk, ending the ban on indoor dining by Friday. It wasn t immediately clear how Brown’s announcement would affect the lawsuit.
The group suing includes the political action committees Oregon Moms Union and Heart of Main Street, and a restaurant owner.