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In Salem speech, top U.S. business lobby group lays out data on tariff harm in Oregon
Reversing or carving out exemptions to tariffs enacted by President Donald Trump are a top focus of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, an executive told Salem business leaders in a presentation Monday.
Federal chaos leaves Oregon’s economic outlook sluggish, uncertain, short hundreds of millions
Oregon lawmakers will have nearly $756 million less than they anticipated to spend in next two years, according to state’s May revenue forecast.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: What’s happening across Salem in May
Students got involved in tree planting events at Yoshikai and Englewood parks, and upcoming neighborhood events include a coordinated citywide garage sale June 7.
Fearing federal cuts, Liberty House seeks state money to advocate for abused children
The Liberty House Children’s Advocacy Center provides medical exams, forensic interviews and therapy to hundreds of abused children in Marion and Polk counties each year. They’re seeking additional support from the state and community to meet the need.
Salem police to present updated plate readers, crime reporting system to city council Monday
The Salem City Council Monday night will hear updates from the Salem Police Department about expanded license plate detectors, a new crime reporting system and revamped agency policies.
Oregon’s mental health needs outweigh its ability to provide services, report shows
Limited data collection, inadequate funding are key barriers to Oregon’s behavioral health improvement efforts.
Salem budget committee recommends city spending, cuts for 2026
The Salem budget committee recommended a budget for 2026 which will drastically reduce services at the library, parks and recreation, and Center 50+ if voters reject a property tax increase on May 20. If the levy passes, the budget committee will meet to discuss an updated budget scenario factoring in new revenue.
Expensive lawsuits against Salem police spiked city insurance rates. City services are footing the bill
City officials say two big trial losses and an expensive settlement – all related to police use of force – have triggered higher insurance rates, forcing city departments to pay more with budgets already stretched thin.
City plans to pull funding from safe parking, warming shelters
The city’s proposed budget would pull some of its last remaining annual investments into homeless services, which have supported safe parking options and warm shelter on freezing nights for hundreds in the community. The programs plan to turn to state funding.