by Chamber Comms | Dec 23, 2020 | Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
State and federal resources give communities the ability to work towards safely returning more students to the classroom, especially elementary students Reopening decisions to be made at the local level in the new year, with school guidance reviewed for updates by...
by Chamber Comms | Dec 23, 2020 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On Monday, December 21, 2020, the Senate approved a massive emergency economic relief package, government funding, and tax cuts designed to counter the effects of the pandemic and stimulate economic growth. The legislation, introduced as a 5,593-page bill, was passed...
by Chamber Comms | Dec 22, 2020 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Businesses across the state are responding to the Oregon State Chamber of Commerce’s call to action and are sending a clear message to Governor Brown and the Oregon legislature: Local businesses need to be made whole, and they need to be able to re-open for...
by Chamber Comms | Dec 22, 2020 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
After months of negotiation, congressional leaders announced on Sunday that a deal had been reached for $900 billion in additional pandemic relief for individuals and businesses. Passed late Monday night be both the Senate and the House, the bill will now be in front...
by Chamber Comms | Dec 22, 2020 | Public Policy blog
The Oregon Legislature met today for a one-day special session – the third this year – to address ongoing issues around Oregon’s response to the COVID pandemic, as well as the wildfire crisis. After weeks of negotiations and two public hearings last week, legislators...
by Chamber Comms | Dec 18, 2020 | Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
The Governor has announced an in person special session for 8am, Monday December 21st. The session will be limited to a few legislative concepts and including funding allocation for the emergency board. It is my hope that this session will provide an opportunity for...
