Salem, OR – Carl Riccadonna, state chief economist and Michael Kennedy, senior economist of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), presented the latest economic outlook and revenue forecast to a joint meeting of the Oregon Legislative Revenue …
Thanks to an Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) program, two Oregon universities are helping many people file their taxes for free. The ODHS Tax Infrastructure Grant Program makes this free tax help possible for individuals and families with …
As the state transitions from winter to spring, now is a good time to talk to your insurance company or agent about flood insurance coverage. Recent heavy rains and the anticipated snow melt are reminders that parts of Oregon are flood-prone, and the …
Area taxpayers filing their own 2024 income tax returns can get free assistance using the new combination of IRS Direct File and Direct File Oregon when Oregon Department of Revenue volunteers visit the libraries in Sweet Home March 4 and Lebanon March 5. …
Salem, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek testified in support of House Bill 3644 during a public hearing in the House Committee on Housing and Homelessness. The bill creates an ongoing statewide shelter program administered by Oregon Housing and Community …
Area taxpayers filing their own 2024 income tax returns can get free assistance using the new combination of IRS Direct File and Direct File Oregon when Oregon Department of Revenue volunteers visit the McMinnville Public Library March 3. Help will be …
Volunteers from the Oregon Department of Revenue will be at the Umpqua Community College Library, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday, February 28 to assist taxpayers filing their own returns using the free combination of IRS Direct File and Direct File Oregon. …
Portland, Ore. – Oregon is taking an important step forward with the Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act, designed to improve recycling and benefit the environment. Following a collaborative review process, the Oregon Department of …
Washington D.C. – Today, Governor Tina Kotek and Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announced the launch of Oregon’s Moderate Income Revolving Loan (MIRL) program. The program will provide zero interest loans to cities and counties for new …
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued six penalties totaling $166,932 in January for various environmental violations. A detailed list of violations and resulting penalties is at https://ordeq.org/enforcement. Fines ranged from $2,800 to $ …
The Oregon Building Codes Division has adopted new residential code provisions that will allow the construction of attached stacked two-family dwellings (i.e., duplexes) under the residential specialty code, the division announced. This innovative code …
In her first week on the job, Governor Tina Kotek sent a letter of expectations to all state agency directors. Since then, the Governor, her office, and the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has worked to improve customer service across state …
The Oregon Department of Revenue has begun distributing refunds for the 2024 tax year. Through February 17, the department has processed more than 400,000 tax returns. The first refunds of the year were issued Tuesday. Each year the department employs a …
The Juniper House is among Oregon’s latest entries in the National Register of Historic Places. Oregon’s State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation (SACHP) recommended the nomination at their October 2024 meeting for its statewide significance as …
Today, Governor Tina Kotek directed the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) to continue to accept all appeals of the Oregon Statewide Wildfire Hazard Map up to the March 10 deadline, but to pause on referring these appeals to the Office of Administrative …
The Dr. Edward and Anne McLean House is among Oregon’s latest entries in the National Register of Historic Places. Oregon’s State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation (SACHP) recommended the nomination at their October 2024 meeting for its …
It’s a day to recognize employer and worker successes in creating and maintaining safe and healthy workplaces. It’s a day to speak up about addressing workplace hazards and to focus on employee participation and feedback. It’s a day to reflect on what is …
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) has activated the State Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) to Level 3 (Regional Response) in response to a winter storm forecasted to impact much of Western Oregon from the evening of Feb. 12 through Feb …
Today, the Oregon Commission on Black Affairs (OCBA), Word is Bond, Our Streets, SOLVE, and other community partners joined in North Portland to host a Day of Service and Celebration in honor of Black History Month. “It’s truly powerful to stand here with …
Tax season is here and there may be good reasons to file a tax return even for people who aren’t required to file, which is the case for many young people. Young people who work often don’t end up filing a tax return. They may not meet the income threshold …
