This week we have seen reports regarding the recall of shredded cheese potentially distributed at various retailers across 31 states. Not all shredded cheese products are impacted by this recall. Only the products with the specific UPC and Batch/Sell By …
As of today, there are no confirmed cases of Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) in Oregon. The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) continues to monitor the situation closely and remains committed to protecting equine health across the state. While Oregon …
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is issuing SNAP benefits on its normal monthly schedule in December, following disruptions in November due to the federal government shutdown. SNAP plays a major role in Oregon’s food security and economy. …
Governor Tina Kotek, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM), and Wasco County announced today a $3.5 million state grant to support wildfire debris removal on private properties impacted by the 2025 Rowena Fire. The funding will help eligible …
Today, Governor Tina Kotek and Wasco County announced an intergovernmental agreement that provides state funding and support for comprehensive debris removal from residential properties destroyed in the June 2025 Rowena Wildfire. The partnership enables …
Today, Governor Tina Kotek released new data showing that nearly 14,000 affordable homes have been financed or opened with state support during her administration, and more than 40,000 future homes have been added to the pipeline through newly available …
The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation has joined the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) in a multimillion dollar settlement with five investment institutions. The settlement resulted from an investigation by state securities …
The Oregon Investment Council (OIC) held its regular meeting on December 3. At the meeting, the Council received a third-quarter performance update for the Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund (OPERF) and conducted its annual review of OPERF’s …
TK Keen has been chosen as the Oregon insurance commissioner, the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) announced today. Keen has been serving in the acting insurance commissioner role since June and was deputy insurance commissioner …
Tualatin, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek unveiled her Prosperity Roadmap alongside business and community leaders at semiconductor manufacturer Lam Research’s facility in Tualatin. The strategy lays out three broad goals: retain and grow Oregon businesses …
From a moving office party to maintaining statewide momentum, this edition heads out with a full itinerary: one “Transformation”al December deadline, and a travel-themed tour through four examples of the Magnificent Seven: the new Milton-Freewater office, …
The Oregon Secretary of State Office is now accepting public comment on proposed administrative rules governing the Oregon Motor Voter (OMV) program - Oregon’s automatic voter registration system administered through the Oregon Department of Transportation …
On Tuesday morning, November 18, 2025, at 8 o’clock, about a dozen staff from the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) gathered in a warehouse on the outskirts of Salem. The warehouse was at least the length of a football field with ceilings as high …
This month, the Oregon Department of Human Services published a new, quarterly report with key data points and information showing progress, challenges, and work under way to improve the Child Welfare system. ODHS historically has provided monthly progress …
SALEM, Oregon— The Drone Rule Advisory Committee will hold its second meeting to review drone use in state parks, discuss goals for safe and responsible operation and begin providing feedback on draft proposed rules for drone takeoff and landing at Oregon …
The Oregon Department of Human Services is encouraging people in Oregon to take action today to protect the SNAP food and TANF cash benefits on their EBT cards from electronic theft like card skimming, card cloning, phishing and other similar methods. Most …
Statewide, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued 10 penalties totaling $462,425 in October for various environmental violations. A detailed list of violations and resulting penalties is at ordeq.org/enforcement. Fines ranged from $3, …
Salem, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency due to potential disruptions in fuel delivery as a result of the second major Olympic Pipeline shutdown in the past three months. The pipeline supplies more than 90% of Oregon's …
Below is a list commonly asked questions and answers regarding the implementation of the temporary rules filed on November 19, 2025 to mitigate the spread of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV). These emergency rules establish specific mitigation steps to prevent the …
Salem, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced that philanthropic partners through the Oregon Disaster Funders Network (ODFN) are matching the state’s $6 million investment to help address the food security needs of Oregonians. The funds will support …
