by Chamber Comms | May 9, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Where do we go from here? While we wait to hear whom Governor Kotek will appoint to the Secretary of State, we also wait to see what bills will move this legislative session. The Senate hit a screeching halt last Wednesday with Republicans denying quorum and...
by Chamber Comms | May 7, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On May 4, 2023, local leaders gathered at the Chamber for a presentation by the City of Salem on the city’s budget deficit and the ways in which the city is looking at adding revenue sources, including a potential Employee Paid Payroll Tax. Click above to watch...
by Chamber Comms | May 1, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Tensions Rise The House will take up two bills this week — HB 2002 and HB 2005 — both dealing with hot-button social issues that will likely generate a lot of emotion and hard feelings among legislators. The House floor session is expected to be contentious enough...
by Chamber Comms | Apr 25, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Deadline Today Today (April 25, 2023) is the deadline for voter registration to participate in the May 2023 Primary Elections. You should update your registration if you move, change your name or mailing address, or want to select or change your party affiliation....
by Chamber Comms | Apr 24, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Meandering Along Though the legislative pace has again resumed a normal cadence, with policy committees once again scheduled, this session so far appears to pose few changes or challenges to general business operations. There are a few exceptions highlighted below,...
by Chamber Comms | Apr 22, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On April 28, the Salem Chamber, Keizer Chamber, and Salem City Club are jointly hosting a special forum event featuring five of the six candidates vying for three seats on the Salem-Keizer School Board. You are invited to join your fellow community members to attend...
