by Chamber Comms | May 18, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Last week (May 11, 2023), Salem Chamber staff and Business Advocacy leaders attended Chamber Day at the Capitol hosted by the Oregon State Chamber of Commerce. Our members, along with members from chambers around the state, received updates on issues impacting...
by Chamber Comms | May 16, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
What happened on Monday? The Senate remains at a standstill as Republican lawmakers continue their collective absence. These Senate members have been out since May 3, denying the Senate the two-thirds quorum needed to conduct business. The walkout coincides with...
by Chamber Comms | May 15, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series
On Monday, May 8, 2023, the Forum Speaker Series welcomed former Oregon Senator (2006-2021) and Oregon Gubernatorial Candidate (2022) Betsy Johnson to share her experiences in public service and during her run for Governor last year. In taking questions from the...
by Chamber Comms | May 9, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Where do we go from here? While we wait to hear whom Governor Kotek will appoint to the Secretary of State, we also wait to see what bills will move this legislative session. The Senate hit a screeching halt last Wednesday with Republicans denying quorum and...
by Chamber Comms | May 4, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series
Former Oregon Senator Betsy Johnson played a unique and system-disrupting role in last year’s Gubernatorial race. Now, she is coming to Salem in a rare public appearance to share her story with us! Join us for a special Forum Speaker Series Luncheon on Monday,...