by Chamber Comms | Jul 29, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
NEWS RELEASEJuly 25, 2025 DLCD to postpone issuing proposed draft rules in the Secretary of State’s Bulletin for public comment at this time Salem, OR — Today, Governor Tina Kotek directed the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) to pause farm...
by Chamber Comms | Jul 22, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
NEWS RELEASEJuly 22, 2025 Legislature will return to Salem next month to restore essential transportation services and staff Salem, OR — Governor Tina Kotek announced today that she is using her constitutional authority to call a special session of the Oregon...
by Chamber Comms | Jul 22, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
At our monthly Business Advocacy Meeting on July 10, 2025, the business community received an update from Salem Police Chief Trevor Womack on public safety in downtown Salem, current crime rates, and how his department is working with the resources available to serve...
by Chamber Comms | Jun 13, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
At our monthly Business Advocacy Meeting on June 5, the business community received an update on the City of Salem’s current budget situation and the new budget forecast following the passage of the Livability Levy from the May Special Election. Before the...
by Chamber Comms | May 27, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
NEWS RELEASEMay 27, 2025 Salem, OR – Last week, Governor Tina Kotek visited Amity High School’s Construction Trades program, led by John Stearns, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Director for Amity School District, where students learn technical skills in...
