by Salem Chamber | Apr 6, 2021 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
NEWS RELEASEApril 6, 2021Media Contact:Liz Merah, 503-877-8287 Updated risk levels take effect Friday, April 9 (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today announced updates to county risk levels under the state’s public health framework to reduce transmission and...
by Salem Chamber | Apr 6, 2021 | Public Policy blog
NEWS RELEASEApril 6, 2021Media Contact:Charles Boyle, 503-931-7773 (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today announced that all Oregonians over the age of 16 will be eligible to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine on April 19. The Governor issued the following statement:“We...
by Zachary Sielicky | Mar 29, 2021 | Public Policy blog
The 2021 Salem Chamber Legislative Priorities represents the legislative priorities of Oregon’s local business communities as represented by the 86 local Chambers of Commerce from across the State of Oregon. 2021 Legislative Priority List – Support: Liability...
by Zachary Sielicky | Mar 12, 2021 | Public Policy blog
Legislative Update The State of Oregon just received $2.6 billion from Congress in the recent American Rescue Plan, yet the Oregon Legislature is still attempting to raise taxes on small businesses and working Oregonians. Trouble is brewing with businesses just...
by Zachary Sielicky | Feb 11, 2021 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
What is Happening The Oregon legislative session continues at a slow pace with the House and Senate only convening once a week for floor sessions – the House on Tuesdays and Senate on Thursdays. Policy committees, however, have been busy with numerous hearings on...