MEDFORD, Ore. – The Medford School District is predicting a $15 million deficit over the next two years. According to the MSD 2024-2025 Budget Preview Discussion, a number of factors are contributing to this deficit, including a decrease in enrollment ...
SALEM, Ore. — Governor Tina Kotek is considering vetoing $14 million in budget allocations from the 2024 legislative session, $4 million of which is for water projects in Southern Oregon. The potential vetoes primarily relate to a series of ...
OREGON — A lump sum of money is coming to Oregon from the government to help fight the ongoing opioid crisis. According to the Oregonian, a national settlement is giving the state $63 million to utilize to combat opioid usage. ...
Ashland, Ore. – The Office of Economic Analysis presented the quarterly revenue forecast which confirmed the state continues to bring in record revenue. Governor Kotek said “Oregon’s economy continues to stabilize. Now we need to keep our economy moving in ...
SALEM, Ore — State lawmakers want individuals affected by the covid-18 pandemic restrictions to quickly apply for funds before it ends. The biggest concern for lawmakers are the potential surge in evictions, following the end to the state’s moratorium in ...
SOUTHERN OREGON — Last week, Governor Kate Brown announced one vaccinated Oregonian will win $1,000,000. In each of Oregon’s 36 counties, one vaccinated resident will win $10,000. Many of you may be wondering what your chances are to win. I ...
JACKSON CO., Ore. — The Ashland Chamber of Commerce says SOREDI is giving Jackson County businesses grant funding through a new ‘SOCARES 2021’ fund. Over $1.4 million dollars is available to eligible businesses affected by the move to ‘extreme risk’ ...
Update: Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed Senate Bill 282 into law on May 19, 2021. ——————————————— SALEM, Ore. — A new Oregon Senate bill is extending the timeline for Oregon renters to pay back rent accrued during the 2020 pandemic ...
MEDFORD, Ore.— The Holly Theatre restoration project has reached its 3000th donor, but getting donors as of recently has proved a challenge. The Executive director of Jefferson Live, the company overseeing the project, says construction on the lobby, box office, ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — The minimum wage in Oregon is going up today. It comes as many businesses are already struggling with the pandemic. Two local business owners told me they may have to have raise prices, in order to compensate ...