SALEM, OR – The State of Oregon released today the first annual progress report for the Nitrate Reduction Plan for the Lower Umatilla Basin Groundwater Management Area, or LUBGWMA. The plan outlines the state’s key strategies to reduce groundwater nitrate …
The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) issued a cease-and-desist order against Wheels Financial Group LLC, doing business as LoanMart, for facilitating consumer finance loans that exceed the 36 percent interest rate cap under Oregon law. The …
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) and the Network for Oregon Affordable Housing (NOAH) launch the Construction Loan Guarantee (CLG) Program. The program decreases risk to lenders, making it easier for developers to access construction loans to …
Today, Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read released the 2026-2027 Annual Audit Plan. The purpose of the plan is to outline which state agencies and programs will be audited next year. The Audit Plan was created following a year-long development project …
The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries is offering grants for qualified historic cemeteries. The annual grants fund projects that preserve historic cemeteries. Projects funded in the past include marker repair workshops, fencing, signs, interpretive …
Salem, OR — Today, Governor Tina Kotek outlined her priorities for the 2026 legislative session, focusing on policies that can make life more affordable for working families, grow the economy and increase job creation, protect vulnerable Oregonians from …
Starting February 1, 2026, some people who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits and live in certain rural counties will not have to meet the work rules for the rest of 2026. This change is for people who live in areas …
The Oregon Heritage Commission is offering grants to qualified museums for collections, heritage tourism, and education and interpretation projects. Awards typically range between $2,000 and $10,000. Museums may apply for a variety of projects. Collections …
The Oregon ABLE Savings Plan is celebrating a major milestone for financial inclusion as the ABLE Age Adjustment Act officially takes effect, expanding eligibility and opening the door for thousands more Oregonians with disabilities to save and invest …
Oregon winters bring cold temperatures, snow, and ice that can stress and be life threatening to livestock; especially sick, young, or elderly animals. Here are a few proactive steps you can take to keep your animals healthy and safe this winter: Shelter …
Oregon winters can be harsh, and pets are vulnerable to cold, ice, and storms. Older pets, puppies, kittens, and short-haired animals are especially vulnerable to cold. Here are a few proactive steps you can take to keep your animals healthy and safe this …
A federal judge has officially dismissed the U.S. Department of Justice’s lawsuit against Secretary of State Tobias Read and the State of Oregon. The lawsuit was part of a nationwide effort by the federal government to force states to turn over voters’ …
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is pleased to announce the formal adoption of the Oregon Disaster Recovery Plan (ODRP), Volume IV of the State of Oregon Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP). This plan establishes a statewide …
Statewide, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued 11 penalties totaling $227,030 in December for various environmental violations. A detailed list of violations and resulting penalties is at ordeq.org/enforcement. Fines ranged from $3 …
This past Saturday, Governor Tina Kotek and First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson met with legislators and community leaders from across Oregon for a discussion focused on the impact of increased federal immigration enforcement activity. “Oregon is home to more …
As Oregon and the IRS begin processing electronically-filed tax year 2025 returns today, the Department of Revenue expects the first Oregon taxpayers to receive their refunds—including their share of the state’s $1.41 billion kicker—as soon as February 17 …
A two-day event in Eugene will offer employers and workers opportunities to hear from experts about how to create and maintain safe and healthy working conditions. Topics include everything from the importance of safety committees and the keys to a …
The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries will meet via online meeting on February 6 at 1:00 p.m. The agenda includes discussion of cemetery marker repair work and future workplan items. The meeting is open to the public and the agenda includes an …
Salem, OR — Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced that she has appointed Ken Sanchagrin to direct the Oregon Public Defense Commission (OPDC), pending Senate confirmation. The Governor selected Sanchagrin to be the interim executive director in April 2025 …
In recognition of Black History Month, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, the Oregon State Police, and the Oregon State Fire Marshal invite the public to honor Letitia Carson, one of Oregon’s first Black pioneers, through a month-long exhibit …
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