Beat Check with The Oregonian

What Intel’s $8.5 billion federal subsidy means for Oregon


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Oregon’s largest corporate employer has been one of the biggest boosters calling for an infusion of taxpayer dollars into U.S. manufacturing of computer chips.

Last week, Intel got its wish: an $8.5 billion check from the federal government. Mike Rogoway, who covers the chip industry for The Oregonian/OregonLive, spoke with business editor Elliot Njus about what this award means for Intel in Oregon and around the world.

He also discussed his reporting on the Oregon Employment Department, which launched long-awaited upgrade to its computer system that handles unemployment claims — but the transition doesn’t seem to have ended difficulties for Oregonians seeking jobless benefits.

Read more:

  • Intel wins $8.5 billion in federal subsidies for chip factories, calls for more
  • Computer upgrade triggers familiar problems for Oregonians seeking unemployment benefits

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