by Chamber Comms | Jul 6, 2021 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
NEWS RELEASEJuly 6, 2021Media Contact:Liz Merah, Governor’s Office, 503-877-8287Leah Andrews, Oregon OSHA, 503-302-8966 (Portland, OR) — In the face of an unprecedented heat wave, Governor Kate Brown has directed Oregon Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) to...
by Chamber Comms | Jun 15, 2021 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Jackson County approved to move down to Moderate Risk, Polk County to move to Lower Risk after reaching 65% adult vaccination rate (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today announced updates to county risk levels under the state’s public health framework to...
by Chamber Comms | Jun 11, 2021 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
NEWS RELEASEJune 11, 2021Media Contact:Charles Boyle, 503-931-7773 Governor Kate Brown Provides COVID-19 Updates on County Movements, Housing, Incentives Clackamas County to move to Lower Risk Foreclosure moratorium extended, rental and landlord assistance available...
by Salem Chamber | Jun 8, 2021 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Return-to-Work BonusesAn Important Priority for American Rescue Plan Funding Action is needed now to address worker shortages Since the beginning of the COVID pandemic, many Oregon businesses have faced the very difficult reality of curtailed operations due to...
by Salem Chamber | May 26, 2021 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On Monday night’s Salem City Council Meeting, Councilors voted 8-0 (Councilor Leung absent) to end the City of Salem’s COVID-19 Emergency Declaration which has allowed for Salem’s unsheltered population to camp in various city parks. Initially, the emergency...
by Salem Chamber | May 12, 2021 | Chamber Blog, Coronavirus, Public Policy blog
Salem, OR—Most restrictions to be lifted statewide when 70% of Oregonians 16 and older receive first doseBeginning May 21, counties eligible for option to move to Lower Risk when 65% of county residents 16 and older receive first dose and submit plan to close vaccine...
