Sam Stites
Oregon Public Broadcasting-
Plan to allow Oregonians to use Social Security numbers in online voting registration forms narrowly passes House vote. It now heads to the Senate for consideration. -
Announcement of the rent assistance portal鈥檚 reopening comes as the state receives word that housing director Margaret Salazar is leaving her position for a federal housing job.
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The proposal teased during last month鈥檚 Oregon Business Leadership Summit includes investments in career programs and wraparound services to remove barriers to Oregonians entering or reentering the workforce. -
Committee meetings and public testimony will continue in virtual format, however, as the spread of the omicron variant marches on. -
ODOT officials to travelers: Use traction tires, carry chains or stay home. -
Severe winter weather in the mountain passes and lower elevations combined with staffing shortages at the state鈥檚 transportation department could pose problems for travelers. -
Lawmakers pass bills providing relief for Oregonians facing eviction, enduring drought, and combating illegal cannabis operations. -
Gov. Kate Brown joined lawmakers, local elected officials and dozens of agency staff at the grand opening of The ARCHES Inn, a former hotel repurposed as an emergency shelter for Marion County鈥檚 most vulnerable residents. -
Gov. Kate Brown told attendees at Monday鈥檚 Oregon Business Plan Leadership Summit 2021 that racial justice will play a key role in Oregon鈥檚 post-pandemic economic recovery, starting with legislation she鈥檚 proposing for February 2022. -
A lot could happen over the next couple of days, but one thing is clear: the fight over political lines is done for the next decade, but the political bruising is still raw.
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Lawmakers are expected to replenish the state鈥檚 rent assistance fund and extend eviction protections for those who have applied and are still awaiting checks.
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Legislative Emergency Board will consider the request based on a 12-month plan outlined by Rep. Khanh Pham and Sen. Kayse Jama who have led Oregon鈥檚 effort to welcome Afghan refugees.
