We’ve seen reports of mailers being sent out from Refer the Tax on Salem Workers, the group funding a campaign to get the wage tax recently approved by the Salem City Council on the November ballot.
Oregon Business & Industry filed a petition seeking a referendum after councilors narrowly approved the tax in a 5-4 vote July 10. The tax would fund police, fire and homeless services for the city, which otherwise faces a significant budget gap.
Reporter Abbey McDonald is working on an update on the referendum campaign. If you’ve gotten a mailer or other ads from the group, send her a note at [email protected].
Now, here are some of our latest reports. You can find more on our website.
Crews will spray one last round of herbicide at the Willamette Slough, near Riverfront Park, to combat the Ludwigia weed that chokes out native plants and wildlife. It’s the fourth…
Crews will spray one last round of herbicide at the Willamette Slough, near Riverfront Park, to combat the Ludwigia weed that chokes out native plants and wildlife. It’s the fourth…
Department of Human Services workers who care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities say their workplaces are unsafe and that they’re burned out.
Department of Human Services workers who care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities say their workplaces are unsafe and that they’re burned out.
More than 1,000 teams are signed up to compete in this year’s 3×3 Hoopla basketball tournament, which will take over streets by the Oregon Capitol starting Tuesday, July 25.
More than 1,000 teams are signed up to compete in this year’s 3×3 Hoopla basketball tournament, which will take over streets by the Oregon Capitol starting Tuesday, July 25.
24 Jul 2023
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