The Oregon Legislature is wrapping up its work for the session, and with that comes money to fund pet projects around the state. We combed through two bills that spell out projects to receive funding to bring you a summary below of what the Salem area can expect.
As the session comes to a close, we’re also alert to other impacts new laws and budgets will have for the capital city – particularly city officials’ hopes to secure funding for city homeless shelters to avoid a larger budget crisis.
Let us know what questions you have about the session how it will affect your job or neighborhood by emailing Managing Editor Rachel Alexander at [email protected].
End-of-session bills doling out state money for projects around Oregon include major building projects and operating money for several Salem institutions.
End-of-session bills doling out state money for projects around Oregon include major building projects and operating money for several Salem institutions.
Charly Velasquez-Sanchez faces charges alleging he assaulted two Highland Elementary School educators outside the school building on June 14, the school’s last day of the year.
Charly Velasquez-Sanchez faces charges alleging he assaulted two Highland Elementary School educators outside the school building on June 14, the school’s last day of the year.
Commissioners on Wednesday approved Marion County’s $688.9 million budget for the upcoming year, as well as an additional $15.2 million to the county’s existing budget.
Commissioners on Wednesday approved Marion County’s $688.9 million budget for the upcoming year, as well as an additional $15.2 million to the county’s existing budget.
The political director of Oregon Right to Life and a former Springfield school board candidate have started an effort to unseat the only Republican lawmaker who supports abortion rights.
The political director of Oregon Right to Life and a former Springfield school board candidate have started an effort to unseat the only Republican lawmaker who supports abortion rights.