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Published on October 22, 2025 - 20:23 GMT

Oregon Investment Council Holds October Meeting, Implements New Policies Following Passage of Climate-Related Investment ...

The Oregon Investment Council (OIC) held its regular meeting on October 22, where Council members advanced several key initiatives to strengthen the state’s investment strategies and align with new legislative mandates, including the recently passed …

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Published on October 22, 2025 - 01:26 GMT

Fall Migration brings increased risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

Fall Migration brings increased risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) As wild birds begin to migrate during the transition into fall, the risk for transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) to domestic birds will increase. So far …

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Published on October 21, 2025 - 22:29 GMT

State program offers free help, fraud prevention tips for Medicare Open Enrollment

Medicare Open Enrollment for 2026 plans began Oct. 15 and remains open through Dec. 7, 2025. This is the time when people with Medicare can review their current coverage and make changes for the upcoming year. Medicare beneficiaries who would like to …

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Published on October 21, 2025 - 22:29 GMT

Treasurer Steiner Outlines Principles for the State’s Future Investments and Highlights Reductions in Oregon’s Private Equity ...

In a public letter, Oregon Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner, MD, highlighted four investment principles she believes should guide Oregon’s investment strategy and the state Treasury’s reductions in private equity investments. She sent the letter to members of …

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Published on October 21, 2025 - 16:40 GMT

DFR asking financial and insurance-related businesses to provide relief to those affected by federal government shutdown

The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) has issued two bulletins encouraging insurance companies, health care service contractors, state-regulated financial institutions, and other entities providing financial products to take measures to help …

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Published on October 21, 2025 - 16:40 GMT

OEM and American Red Cross Partner for Life-Saving Blood Drive

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is proud to partner with the American Red Cross to host a voluntary blood drive on Wednesday, October 29, from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM in Conference Room 147 (JIC) at OEM headquarters in Salem. This event …

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Published on October 20, 2025 - 22:28 GMT

Governor Kotek, Attorney General Rayfield, Mayor Wilson Condemn Unnecessary, Unwanted Military Intervention

Today, Governor Tina Kotek, Attorney General Dan Rayfield, and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson issued a response to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that the Trump Administration can deploy National Guard troops to Oregon in a 2 to 1 decision. Governor …

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Published on October 20, 2025 - 19:59 GMT

Treasurer Steiner Condemns Federal Administration’s Decision to Withhold Food Stamp Benefits During Government Shutdown

Oregon Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner, MD condemned the administration’s decision to stop Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the government shutdown. The administration has notified states that SNAP benefits will not be paid to …

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Published on October 20, 2025 - 19:59 GMT

Governor Kotek Joins Bend-La Pine Community to Encourage School Attendance

Bend, OR – On Saturday morning, Governor Tina Kotek attended a phone bank hosted by Silver Rail Elementary School, the Bend-La Pine School District, and the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) to encourage regular school attendance. She was joined by ODE …

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Published on October 20, 2025 - 17:37 GMT

Trump Administration Notifies States that SNAP Benefits Not Coming in November

Bend, OR — Today, the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is notifying approximately 757,000 Oregonians who receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that they will not receive new benefits after October 31 …

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Published on October 17, 2025 - 20:53 GMT

New Rule Advisory Committee to discuss drone use in Oregon State Parks

SALEM, Oregon— A new Rule Advisory Committee (RAC) will 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 State Parks and the ocean …

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Published on October 16, 2025 - 23:18 GMT

Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, CFTC secure final judgment against precious metals firm that defrauded seniors

The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR), along with several other states, announced today that the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has entered a final judgment imposing about $25.6 million in restitution and an equal …

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Published on October 16, 2025 - 18:36 GMT

ODHS begins sending notices October 15 about federal SNAP changes under H.R.1

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) began mailing notices Oct. 15, 2025, to people in Oregon who applied for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits between July 4 through Sept. 30, 2025, and whose food benefits will …

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Published on October 15, 2025 - 23:27 GMT

Plan for a Resilient Oregon Kicks Off Statewide Resilience Forum

Salem, OR — Today, the Plan for a Resilient Oregon (PRO), a resilience strategy under development by the Office of Governor Kotek, hosted the inaugural meeting of the Statewide Resilience Forum. The PRO will inform the work of Executive Branch agencies and …

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Published on October 15, 2025 - 23:27 GMT

Ready Fair 2025: A Huge Success!

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management extends heartfelt thanks to all our partners, staff, and attendees for making our first-ever Ready Fair a tremendous success! With more than 350 attendees from across Oregon — including visitors from Astoria, …

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Published on October 15, 2025 - 23:27 GMT

Stay Cyber Safe: October Is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month — a time to strengthen our digital defenses and build a safer, more resilient Oregon. The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) joins partners across the nation in recognizing Cybersecurity Awareness Month …

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Published on October 15, 2025 - 23:26 GMT

OEM Director Erin McMahon Speaks at Oregon Women Veterans Conference

Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) Director Erin McMahon joined women veterans from across the state as a featured speaker at the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) Women Veterans Conference, held at the Riverhouse Lodge Conference …

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Published on October 15, 2025 - 17:34 GMT

Stories from Sometimes a Great Podcast - Oct. 15, 2025: Season 1, Episode 17

It’s a high-octane ride through deadlines, federal updates, and program rollouts—gears shifting fast, communication systems humming, and every segment more than meets the eye. This week: Deadline: ODHS (05:56) and FACT of the Week (16:07) Ready, Staffer …

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Published on October 15, 2025 - 17:34 GMT

Governor Kotek Joins New Public Health Alliance to Safeguard Public Health for Oregonians

In a continued effort to protect and strengthen access to care for all Oregonians, Governor Tina Kotek today announced Oregon’s participation in the newly launched Governors Public Health Alliance, a multi-state partnership aimed at ensuring rapid …

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Published on October 14, 2025 - 22:39 GMT

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek proclaims Oct. 20-24 Community Bank Week

Gov. Tina Kotek has officially proclaimed Oct. 20-24, 2025 as Community Bank Week in Oregon, recognizing the vital role community banks play in supporting families, small businesses, and communities across the state. “For well over a century, community …

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