by Chamber Comms | Feb 14, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
It should be an active week at the Legislature as we see a push for the first bipartisan legislative package of the session. The package consists of policy and funding for housing, additional funding for behavioral health and possibly drought relief, as well as...
by Chamber Comms | Feb 8, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Last week, Governor Tina Kotek released her budget blueprint, and all of the state agency budget bills were finally released. The release of the Governor’s Recommended Budget, though not a binding document from a legislative perspective, does set the stage for both...
by Chamber Comms | Feb 6, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On February 2, a group of Salem Chamber members and business owners gathered at Salem City Hall to meet and hear directly from our new City Councilors and Salem City Manager Keith Stahley. We were also joined by Councilor Jose Gonzalez. Click above to watch a...
by Chamber Comms | Feb 2, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
PRESS RELEASE January 31, 2023 Salem, OR—Today, Governor Tina Kotek unveiled her budget recommendations for the 2023-25 biennium, titled “Mission Focused” because of its focus on three top priorities: building more housing and reducing homelessness; improving access...
by Chamber Comms | Feb 1, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
PRESS RELEASE January 30, 2023 (Salem, OR) — Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced three new staff members who are joining her Communications Team:Elisabeth Shepard joins the administration as the Governor’s new Press Secretary. Shepard brings nearly a decade of...
by Chamber Comms | Feb 1, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Salem Chamber members are invited to our Public Policy Committee Meeting on Thursday, February 2 at the Salem City Council Chamber. Attendees will get to meet all four new City Councilors and hear from the new Salem City Manager, Keith Stahley. WHAT: Salem Chamber...
