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Governor Tina Kotek has officially signed off on Senate Bill 110, greenlighting up to $800 million in public funding to help finance a Major League Baseball stadium in Southwest Portland. The money would come from income taxes paid by future players and some team employees, gradually paying off bonds over the next 30 years.
It’s a bold swing, aimed at finally bringing a professional baseball team to Oregon’s largest city — something fans have dreamed about for decades. But it’s far from a done deal.
Before a single bat cracks or ball is thrown, Portland will need to convince Major League Baseball to award the city an
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