State and local leaders have testified in support of Senate Bill 1501, which outlines a path to renovate the Moda Center into a premier venue for sports, entertainment and community events without raising taxes, and is supported by Governor Tina Kotek, Senate President Rob Wagner, House Majority Leader Ben Bowman, Senate Majority Leader Kayse Jama, Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson, and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights icon and former presidential candidate, dedicated his life to fighting for social justice, economic security, and human rights, and was a tireless advocate for the poor, marginalized, and downtrodden.

Warner Bros. Discovery is reopening talks with Paramount for a higher price, while also moving forward with its Netflix merger and urging shareholders to reject Paramount's current hostile bid.