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 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 | Jan 26, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
PRESS RELEASE January 26, 2023 (Salem, OR) — Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced details of her urgent request to state lawmakers to invest $130 million toward reducing the number of unsheltered Oregonians in 2023. Currently, there are approximately 18,000 Oregonians...