by Chamber Comms | Nov 9, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On November 2, 2023, our Business Advocacy Committee held a meeting on housing production in Oregon to discuss current challenges facing homebuilders, the increasing need for affordable housing, and the Governor’s prioritization of housing initiatives to address...
by Lena Prine | Sep 27, 2023 | Press Release, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
NEWS RELEASESeptember 27, 2023 CONTACTAnca Matica, Press Secretary to Governor KotekAnca.Matica@Oregon.Gov Nathan Buehler, Business Oregon Communications and Research Manager Nathan.Buehler@Biz.Oregon.Gov Oregon to Receive $157 Million for Broadband Infrastructure...
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...