by Lena Prine | Dec 6, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
During the December 4 legislative committtee meeting of the Joint Committee on Addiction and Community Safety Response, the Salem Aream Chamber of Commerce provided the following in person comments: Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on addiction and...
by Lena Prine | Oct 3, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Last week, the Oregon Legislature convened for Legislative Committee Days, Leg Days for short. Over three days, interim committees met and heard a wide variety of topics. Often this is a precursor to what may be considered during the upcoming Legislative Session in...
by Lena Prine | Jun 27, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Sine Die The 2023 legislature adjourned on Sunday, June 25, bringing the 82nd Legislative Session to a conclusion. With close to 3,000 bills introduced, record revenue, and a record-breaking long walkout, this session was unique in many ways. Now that the work has...
by Lena Prine | Jun 20, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Less Than a Week Remains Six Senate Republicans came back on Thursday and Friday to provide quorum and start the sprint to conclude the 2023 session in time for the constitutionally required June 25 sine die (it’s like saying, “We’re done for now,...
by Lena Prine | Jun 16, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
The End Has Arrived The headlines cannot be missed, and if there is one thing to know, either one side won, or nobody won. It all depends on who you ask. Either way, the weeklong sprint to the finish of the Legislative Session has arrived as Republican members of the...
