Category Government
Oregon AG says he ‘absolutely’ anticipates tariff case will reach U.S. Supreme Court
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield said he expects the legal battle over President Donald Trump’s tariffs will end up before the U.S. Supreme Court.
USDA proposes closing regional Forest Service offices in Portland, moving work to Colorado, Utah
The Forest Service’s Pacific Northwest Region Headquarters would be closed and the Pacific Northwest Research Station would be moved to Fort Collins, Colorado.
In tense meeting with Cherriots, business leaders express frustration, concern over proposed payroll tax
Business owners met with Cherriots leadership Thursday to discuss a proposed tax on Salem and Keizer businesses that will fund service expansion and bigger transit projects. Many attendees voiced frustration and concern over the tax and questioned how much the tax revenue will improve the agency.
Oregon AG sues Trump admin over law limiting Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is suing the federal government over a provision in Congressional Republicans’ massive tax and spending law that prevents Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid reimbursements for health care services at its clinics. Oregon’s 12 Planned Parenthood health centers rely on more…
Keizer councilor’s comments draw ethics complaint
The Oregon Government Ethics Commission will look into Keizer City Councilor Soraida Cross invoking her position and relationships with police leaders as a Salem officer questioned her during a May response to her home.
City councilors told they can resume attending neighborhood association meetings
Salem city councilors feel more at ease but still hope for more clarity on state public meetings law after the Oregon Government Ethics Commission issued new guidelines Friday.
Cherriots plans for business tax to increase bus service, build transit stations
Cherriots is proposing a new payroll tax for Salem and Keizer employers that would raise funding to expand bus service hours, build two new transit centers and buy new buses. The tax would not affect wages for employees at taxed businesses.
Salem will speed up water system upgrades to prepare for Detroit Reservoir drawdown
Salem city councilors unanimously authorized a state of emergency Monday night over a deep drawdown of the Detroit Reservoir scheduled for next year which is expected to render Salem’s current drinking water system inoperable.
Marion County to take over Polk sheriff patrols on Willamette River
After funding changes at the Oregon State Marine Board, Polk County has terminated its patrol on the Willamette and Marion County will assume responsibilities.