by Chamber Comms | Dec 18, 2020 | Public Policy blog
(Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today extended her declaration of a state of emergency regarding COVID-19 for an additional 60 days, until March 3, 2021. The previous executive order was set to expire on January 2, 2021. The declaration is the legal underpinning for...
by Chamber Comms | Dec 15, 2020 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Salem, OR—Governor Kate Brown will convene a Special Session of the Oregon Legislature at 8:00 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, to address Oregonians’ most pressing needs given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which have only been compounded by Oregon’s horrific wildfires....
by Chamber Comms | Nov 25, 2020 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
Today, Nov. 25, Gov. Kate Brown announced a new safety framework for all 36 Oregon counties once the “two-week freeze” ends on Dec. 2. The framework will utilize the latest science and data to classify counties into four different risk categories:...
by Chamber Comms | Nov 25, 2020 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Salem Chamber Action Alert: 11-25-20 Today, the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Oregon State Chamber of Commerce and countless Chambers of Commerce across Oregon, is stating as clearly and plainly as possible: Local businesses need to be made...
by Chamber Comms | Nov 20, 2020 | Chamber Blog, Press Release, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
“The Salem Chamber joins our entire nation in our efforts to stem the spread and health effects of COVID-19 across our communities. Like all Americans, we wish to see a sharp decline and ultimate eradication of this novel virus. As an organization, we remain...
by Chamber Comms | Nov 18, 2020 | Public Policy blog
NEWS RELEASENovember 17, 2020Media Contact:Liz Merah, 503-877-8287 Governor Kate Brown Issues Executive Order on the Temporary Freeze to Stop the Rapid Spread of COVID-19 The order outlines risk reduction measures, effective for two weeks beginning Nov. 18, in all...
