Category Government
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Marion County commissioners consider funding for Medicaid services
Commissioners on Wednesday will also consider a $1.1 million contract with the Oregon Health Authority to help county residents eligible for Medicaid get access to medical and social services.
Oregon Gov. Kotek balks at plans for $1 billion Interstate 5 bridge bond
Kotek wants to use state-issued bonds for affordable housing projects.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Marion County commissioners consider upgrades to Lancaster, Hollywood Drives
Commissioners on Wednesday will also consider approving two $150,000 contracts with local ambulance services to provide free vaccines for respiratory illnesses.
Affordable housing project to open May 1 after years of delays, cost spikes
The former nursing building at the Oregon State Hospital has been remodeled into 52 affordable apartments, with 20 set aside for people with serious and persistent mental illness.
City looks to boost fee and tax collections by millions to fund expansion
Every worker in the city could face a new paycheck deduction to cover city costs under a proposal considered Wednesday by the Salem City Council.
Salinas navigates partisan divide in House to push help for Oregon agriculture
With bipartisan support, Salinas pushes for research on utility systems and wildfires and on less-costly ways for farmers to deal with pests. She describes the work in an interview with Salem Reporter.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Marion County commissioners consider disaster mitigation plan
Commissioners on Wednesday will also consider a step forward in a project intended to add pedestrian walkways, bike lanes and curb ramps on Southeast Connecticut Avenue.
Medication-assisted treatment center expands to west Salem
Polk County residents can receive same-day prescriptions for medication to move off illegal drugs at Ideal Option’s second Salem clinic, opened last month.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Marion County commissioners consider Hayesville Drive improvements
Commissioners on Wednesday will also consider a funding agreement with the state for evaluating existing and future county road conditions.