Lawmakers push high-stakes bill to hold public investments accountable: 'We have no indication that anything has been done'

Lawmakers push high-stakes bill to hold public investments accountable: 'We have no indication that anything has been done'

Oregon is taking a big step forward in its attempt to align public investments with climate goals.  The Pause Act would pause investments in private equity funds using state pension money if more than 10% of those funds are invested in dirty fuel companies.  Its goal is to support Oregon's mission to become carbon neutral by 2050. By halting these investments for five years, the bill's sponsors hope to help the state realize its vision, possibly…