Press Release: Governor Kotek Announces Prosperity Council Members

by Chamber Comms | Jan 9, 2026 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog

PRESS RELEASEJanuary 8, 2026 Advisors to make recommendations, propose next steps to support goals of Prosperity Roadmap Salem, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek identified the members of her newly established Prosperity Council pursuant to her Prosperity Roadmap...

Salem Chamber Position Statement: 2025 Cherriots Payroll Tax Proposal

by Chamber Comms | Aug 26, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog

At the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, we believe in helping businesses prosper so our entire community may thrive. We value our partnership with Cherriots and recognize and appreciate the services it provides to our community. In 2015, voters rejected the...

Press Release: Governor Halts Rulemaking to Protect Beloved Oregon Farm Stands

by Chamber Comms | Jul 29, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog

NEWS RELEASEJuly 25, 2025 DLCD to postpone issuing proposed draft rules in the Secretary of State’s Bulletin for public comment at this time Salem, OR — Today, Governor Tina Kotek directed the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) to pause farm...

Press Release: Governor Kotek Calls for Special Session to Address Transportation System Emergency

by Chamber Comms | Jul 22, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog

NEWS RELEASEJuly 22, 2025 Legislature will return to Salem next month to restore essential transportation services and staff Salem, OR — Governor Tina Kotek announced today that she is using her constitutional authority to call a special session of the Oregon...

Press Release: Governor Kotek Meets with Students Learning Construction Skills, Building Homes

by Chamber Comms | May 27, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog

NEWS RELEASEMay 27, 2025 Salem, OR – Last week, Governor Tina Kotek visited Amity High School’s Construction Trades program, led by John Stearns, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Director for Amity School District, where students learn technical skills in...

Press Release: Governor Champions Bill to Cut Red Tape for Housing, Reduce Prices

by Chamber Comms | Apr 3, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog

NEWS RELEASEApril 2, 2025 Media Contact:Governor Tina Kotek Press Officenews@govpress.oregon.gov Program will streamline development for the homes Oregonians need Salem, OR – This week, the members of the House Committee on Housing and Homelessness heard testimony for...