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(July 17, 2019, 8:52 pm) SALEM, Ore
Governor Kate Brown will sign Kaylee's Law into law tomorrow, Thursday July 18 at he Deschutes County District Attorney's Office. Her family proposed the legislation, which was co-sponsored by 24 legislators.
(June 20, 2019, 3:12 pm) SALEM, Ore.
The Governor of Oregon has signed House Bill 2375, legislation adding a sexual assault nurse examiner or a representative of a hospital to a Sexual Assault Response Team in each county.
(June 20, 2019, 2:39 pm) SALEM, Ore. House Bill 2270 increases taxes on tobacco products
The Oregon House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill to create an additional sustainable funding mechanism for the Oregon Health Plan by increasing taxes on tobacco products and creating taxes on e-cigarettes and vaping products.
(February 26, 2018, 7:36 pm) Salem Legislation seeks to protect the free speech rights of Oregonians
House Bill 4155, which has more than 25 sponsors, requires state divisions or subdivisions to only purchase broadband access from internet providers who are in full compliance with the net neutrality provisions.
(October 4, 2017, 6:12 pm) SALEM, Ore
Salem City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed increases to garbage service rates paid by Salem home and business owners. The City says it has historically determined garbage rates on an annual basis by examining market conditions and the garbage service companies' financial statements.
(September 21, 2017, 12:16 pm) SALEM, Ore The Public Safety Building is the second in a series of capital projects planned by Marion County
On Monday, August 7, Marion County broke ground on a new public safety building to house the Sheriff's Office Parole & Probation and Enforcement divisions. The new building provides work areas for staff and clients that are safe, professional and functional.
(September 8, 2017, 10:13 am) PORTLAND, Ore
According to the USDA's 2016 Household Food Security Report release this week, the number of Oregonians struggling to put food on the table decreased from 16.1 percent in 2013-2015 to 14.6 percent in 2014-2016.
(August 25, 2017, 6:18 pm) SALEM, Ore This revised timeline gives legislators the scheduling flexibility they requested
Today, the Elections Division issued the official administrative rule setting the timeline for a January 23, 2018 election on Referendum 301. An election will only be held if petitioners turn in at least 58,789 verified signatures by October 5, 2017. However, the uniquely compressed calendar for this special election requires work to begin in September.
(August 23, 2017, 4:57 pm) SALEM, Ore. He Will Be a Valuable Addition to the City's Leadership Team
The City of Salem has hired Norman Wright to serve as the City's new Community Development Director. He will begin work on October 2nd. The Community Development Director position was previously held by Glenn Gross, who retired last April.
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(August 22, 2017, 8:20 pm) SALEM, Ore The Letter Explains State Policies Aimed at Safety Security of Oregon's Marijuana Market
"Oregon has been diligent in reaching out to our federal partners to build a collaborative and mutually beneficial understanding regarding our marijuana system," Governor Brown said. "I look forward to continuing to work together to ensure a successful marijuana market while protecting the safety of our communities."