Chasing semiconductor jobs, Oregon’s top politicos will lead task force to revive state’s chip industry
February 11, 2022
Intel's decision to site its multibillion-dollar factory expansion in Ohio rang alarm bells across Oregon last month. In response, more than two dozen of the state's top political and business leaders have joined a task force aiming at renewing Oregon's chip industry. In addition to chairs Wyden, Pope and Brown, the task force's roster includes Democratic U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley.