The Oregon House passed a bill 43-13 that “clears the way for the state to pay for nearly two-thirds of the renovations that lawmakers hope will keep the Trail Blazers in Portland for at least two more decades.” House majority leader Ben Bowman said, “The Blazers are proof that something can be emotionally meaningful and economically strategic at the same time.” The bill gives the state joint ownership over Moda Center with the city of Portland and “establishes a framework for it to secure” $365M…..