This afternoon, the Oregon Legislature’s Emergency Board met and approved Attorney General Dan Rayfield’s request for 16 new positions that will allow the Oregon Department of Justice to investigate and fight corporate mergers and monopolies that are driving up costs for Oregon families and reducing choices for consumers

“Rising costs are harming Oregon families and small businesses, making it harder and harder to afford basic needs. Grocery bills are skyrocketing, there are fewer choices for things like cable and internet service, and things like tickets to concerts and movies are increasingly out of reach. A big part of the reason is that corporations are being allowed to consolidate unchecked – with no federal oversight. Oregon and other states are now the last line of defense to protect working families and that’s what drove the urgency behind today’s action.” – AG Rayfield