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 | Jan 30, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
In the past week, we didn’t see any legislation of note being considered that would have significant impacts on businesses. However, we are expecting an increase in activity from both lawmakers and the governor’s office very soon. Most notably, Governor Tina...
by Chamber Comms | Jan 19, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
The 160-day 2023 Legislative Session is now underway, and with 22 new members of the Oregon House, a new Governor and 1,800 bills having already been introduced, we’ll have a lot to track and pay attention to in the coming months. See below for a few notes and...
by Chamber Comms | Jan 12, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series, Public Policy blog
On Monday, January 9, 2023, the Forum Speaker Series welcomed Oregon Business & Industry President & CEO Angela Wilhelms for a look ahead at 2023 and some of the key issues Oregon businesses will likely need to face and/or navigate this year. While much of...
by Chamber Comms | Jan 10, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On Thursday, January 5, the Salem Chamber hosted a panel of local elected leaders and lobbyists to preview the upcoming 2023 Oregon Legislative long session. The discussion covered several key issues that will likely be areas of focus for the legislature this year, as...
