by Chamber Comms | Oct 31, 2024 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Although much of the attention in this General Election will be focused on the national races, there are many consequential races here in Oregon and the Salem-Keizer area that need YOUR VOICE! When it comes to the candidates and decisions on ballot measures that best...
by Chamber Comms | Oct 17, 2024 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
At our monthly Business Advocacy Meeting on October 10, we heard from two state representatives (one in favor of and one opposed to Measure 117) about the ballot measure that proposes a ranked-choice voting system for state elections in Oregon. The meeting educated...
by Lena Prine | Sep 24, 2024 | Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
NEWS RELEASESeptember 23, 2024 Media Contact:Roxy Mayer, Press Secretary, Office of Governor KotekRoxy.Mayer@Oregon.Gov Governor Kotek Directs DMV to Take Action to Protect Integrity of Oregon Motor Voter Program Salem, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek directed Oregon...
by Chamber Comms | Sep 17, 2024 | Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
Salem Chamber Urging a No Vote on Measure 118 Measure 118 proposes a 3% tax on businesses with gross Oregon sales exceeding $25 million per year. This tax would be levied on sales, not profits, meaning businesses would be required to pay it whether they are profitable...
by Chamber Comms | Sep 11, 2024 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
At our monthly Business Advocacy Meeting on September 5, 2024, we heard from the two candidates running for Marion County Sheriff and learned about what their priorities would be in the role and their priorities around public safety. The Salem Chamber thanks everyone...
by Lena Prine | Sep 3, 2024 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
On August 28 the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis released the latest quarterly economic and revenue forecast. For the full document, slides, and forecast data, click here. The following is the blog post from Josh Lehner, Senior Economist. The economy has...
