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 …
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 …
A new federal spending bill includes several updates to the definition and regulation of hemp at the national level. These changes have prompted questions, so ODA is providing this information to clarify what the federal updates mean for Oregon at this …
Stay alert: Never leave cooking food unattended. Most kitchen fires start because food is left unsupervised. Keep children away: Create a “kid-free zone” of at least three feet around the stove and hot appliances. Use timers: Set timers to remind you of …
Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) hasn’t been seen in the United States since 1929, but for US livestock producers, it remains one of the most serious animal health threats in the world. The FMD virus spreads quickly among cloven-hoofed animals (animals with …
The Oregon Senate has confirmed Elmer Huh and Tim Miller to the Oregon Investment Council (OIC), following their nominations by Governor Kotek. Their four-year terms will begin at the March 2026 OIC meeting. The new councilors will replace current OIC …
