Oregon announced the newest Climate Budget Framework aimed at helping communities across the state. The $90 million Climate Budget Framework aims to reduce utility costs, promote self-sustainable communities, and prepare for climate emergencies. On top of this, Oregon legislators expect ...
TALENT, Ore. – Almost anywhere you go in Talent, you’ll hear the sound of construction. It’s a sign of progress, as the city rebuilds from the 2020 Almeda Fire. A process that has taken longer than many had hoped. “It’s ...
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – A proposed bill in Salem is looking to clamp down on illegal marijuana grows across the state. The drafted bill would double the maximum prison sentence and fine for unlawful manufacture of more than 100 plants. Illegal ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – The Oregon Legislative Revenue office presented its quarterly report for the state’s revenue forecast Wednesday. It showed personal income tax, corporate income tax and personal income was all above September’s forecast. “Even though we are in a ...
SALEM, Ore. — A bill to ensure funding for school districts impacted by wildfires is one step closer to passing in the Oregon house. House Bill 4026 passed out of the Revenue Committee on Tuesday. It was introduced by Ashland Representative ...
SOUTHERN OREGON — State Representative Pam Marsh held a virtual town hall this evening. She spoke about the outcomes of the 2021 legislation session. She also addressed issues facing District 5, including wildfire recovery, COVID-19, drought, and illegal marijuana grows. ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — The Ramada Inn on Biddle Road in Medford will soon become additional long-term housing for Almeda Fire victims. Fortify Holdings, a Beaverton-based real-estate company, is taking over the inn and planning on converting it into long-term housing. ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – Unity was on lawmakers’ minds Monday during the third special session of the year. They passed 4 major policies focusing mainly on the pandemic. “A lot of work happened [before] the session with the governor and leadership, ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – Oregon Democrats appear to have retained the supermajority in both the State’s House and Senate. However, while Oregon Democrats still hold the supermajority in the State House and Senate, the party did lose a seat to Republicans. ...
JACKSONVILLE, Ore.– A town hall meeting covered the highs and lows of the short legislative session that ended earlier this month. State Representative Pam Marsh met with community members at the Jacksonville library today. She talked about improvements the state ...