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How Cherriots got its plan to expand services with proposed payroll tax
Cherriots leaders say they'll decide in November whether to tax a tax on business payrolls to a public vote.
Salem Clinic says it will stop taking most Medicaid patients starting Jan. 1
After failing to reach a new contract with PacificSource, Salem Clinic told Medicaid patients that they’ll need to find another provider in the new year. PacificSource maintains that negotiations are ongoing, but the clinic says it couldn’t wait any longer to inform patients and staff of the change.
What happened after a rural Oregon town lost its maternity ward
Most Oregon hospitals have been bleeding cash for years, and at least two are already set to close their obstetrics units. Medicaid cuts are likely to speed closures, hospital administrators say.
Any Oregonian who wants Covid-19 vaccine can get it, state says
A long-anticipated announcement of wider Covid shot availability came hours after the four-state West Coast Health Alliance recommended vaccines several respiratory illnesses.
Oregon Gov. Kotek tells state agencies to stop travel, prepare for budget cuts
A Tuesday letter from the governor to agency directors comes after a budget surplus turned into a $373 million shortfall in a matter of weeks.
Salem city councilors hope to leverage temporary financial stability for the long term
Despite more money coming into city coffers from a property tax increase, new paid parking and the end of two Urban Renewal Areas, the city is still on a direct course for a budget deficit in its general fund by 2030. City councilors discussed Monday how to prioritize programs and services with limited resources to minimize future financial risk.
Robots, tortillas, kombucha: economic development awards recognize Salem businesses
Several Salem manufacturers and entrepreneurs took home awards at SEDCOR's annual recognition of businesses and people promoting economic development in the mid-Willamette Valley.
Church at the Park will shelter fewer people, lay off staff due to state budget cuts
Church at the Park is reducing the amount of spots at its young adult shelter and laid off 16 people due to a $2 million budget cut from the state this year.
Elsinore Theatre lights up downtown Salem with recreated iconic sign
The Elsinore Theatre revealed a replica of its iconic blade sign Friday night, celebrating its ongoing renovation project as they approach their 100-year anniversary.