Salem, Ore.- Oregon Senator Alan DeBoer introduced new legislation Friday which could potentially change Oregon’s “kicker” law. Sen. DeBoer wants to send a constitutional amendment to Oregonians asking them to change the current law so kicker funds are automatically sent ...
Ashland, Ore. — The city of Ashland is trying to decide how to pay for a fund to help the community meet the housing needs of the low income, retirees and young families. The city has what’s called an Affordable Housing Trust Fund, ...
Grants Pass, Ore., — The Grants Pass City Council is making sure services in the area are being taken care of. The Women’s Crisis Center, the Sobering Center, Gospel Rescue Mission and Hearts With A Mission all spoke this morning ...
Grants Pass, Ore. – A tax measure to fund Josephine County law enforcement will officially appear on the November ballot. The Josephine County Clerk’s Office said the signature verification process for initiative petition P-2016-01 has been completed. The required amount ...
Jackson County, Ore. — Jackson County voters will have another tax to decide on come November. The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will place a proposal on the ballot to help keep the Southern Oregon Historical Society afloat. The proposal ...
North Bend, Ore. — A local tribe is voicing their concerns against a proposed Bureau of Land Management forest management plan. The Coquille Tribe said the BLM’s plan doesn’t satisfy legal and procedural obligations – or the best interests of ...
Medford, Ore.–A tax levy that would fund the Rogue Valley Transportation District or RVTD is up to voters. In 2014 RVTD got rid of Saturday and evening services due to a lack of funding and the narrow defeat of a similar ...
Medford, Ore.– The Southern Oregon Historical Society or SOHS needs funding help. At a Jackson County Board of Commissioners work session this morning, Dr. Phil Long of the historical society requested $400,000 from the county. That money would help keep SOHS afloat. ...
Grants Pass, Ore. — The Grants Pass Growers Market will be a little warmer during the winter thanks to some grants. The Josephine County Fairgrounds says they received four grants totaling more than $23,500 for heaters. The heaters will be ...
Jackson County, Ore. — Jackson County’s ACCESS gets a big boost, a 150-thousand dollar check from Wells Fargo Bank’s Housing Foundation. The money will go towards the access Welcome Home project, where qualified veterans will receive up to 15-thousand dollars ...