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222 stories · Updated automatically as reporting is publishedThe essence of a functioning democracy lies in citizen engagement and trust in elected officials, built on transparency and respect. Salem faces a crucial special election regarding a payrol...
Salem Business JournalOregon broke new ground last week with the announcement that Legacy Health System, a private healthcare provider, would "merge" with the state-sponsored Oregon Health & Science University. W...
Salem Business JournalSalem voters will decide on November 7, 2023, about an employee-paid payroll tax aimed at addressing a General Fund deficit. Councilors are divided on whether the tax, which could generate $...
Salem Business JournalOregon is undergoing significant economic growth driven by technological advancements and federal investments exceeding $6.4 billion, particularly in semiconductor and clean energy sectors....
Salem Business JournalSALEM, OR – This week, Representative Jeff Helfrich (R-Hood River) sent a letter to Governor Tina Kotek urging her to declare a statewide disaster for the Oregon cherry industry. Sweet...
Salem Business JournalWhile we all want to live in a safer Salem, the City Council's plan of a city-wide payroll tax is not the way to get there. The theory is that...
Salem Business JournalSalem City Councilor Vanessa Nordyke is a mental health advocate dedicated to supporting vulnerable groups, particularly children in foster care through CASA of Marion County. She emphasizes...
Salem Business JournalThe Salem mayoral and city council candidates addressed pressing issues such as homelessness, city budget strategies, economic diversity, and climate action initiatives. Candidates proposed...
Salem Business JournalThe race for Oregon’s Congressional District five features Republican incumbent Lori Chavez-DeRemer and three Democratic contenders: Jamie McLeod-Skinner, Lynn Petersen, and Janelle Bynum....
Salem Business JournalIn Salem, the discussion centers on whether local business leaders should engage with politics amid a progressive majority. Their insights could enhance effective policies and foster collabo...
Salem Business JournalNavigating through the cascading figures and percentages of property values, Marion County, situated in the vibrant heart of Oregon, emerges with the unveiling of its 2023-24 Property Tax Ro...
Salem Business JournalLast session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 4 – Oregon’s version of the CHIPS Act to expand and create new development opportunities in manufacturing and the semi-conductor industry....
Salem Business JournalSalem, Oregon has introduced a tax incentive, the Single Property Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District, to promote affordable housing development amid growing demand. This program offers p...
Salem Business JournalLast week, Oregon's House and Senate housing committees reviewed legislation focused on homelessness and housing production, notably Gov. Tina Kotek’s bills HB 5019 and HB 2001. These bill...
Salem Business JournalThe Oregon Legislature held committee meetings focusing on updates regarding housing, homelessness, semiconductor development, and youth behavioral health. The Pac/West team hosted an event...
Salem Business JournalIn a pivotal moment for Salem, Avelo Airlines inaugurated its first commercial flight from Salem this month, marking the city's re-emergence into the aviation sector since the early 2000s. N...
Salem Business JournalThe Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CANDO) is automatically open to residents, businesses, and property owners in Salem, fostering community engagement and local decision...
Salem Business JournalMaryland, Georgia, Florida, and Connecticut have suspended their gas taxes to alleviate rising fuel prices, albeit for limited durations. Governors face complexities over funding and potenti...
Salem Business JournalOregon lawmakers plan to address flaws in Measure 110, the state's drug decriminalization law, in the upcoming legislative session on Feb. 5. Concerns about public safety and insufficient tr...
Salem Business JournalI know what most of us are thinking as we enter 2024. Thoughts about our families, careers, businesses, health, and aging are common - I'm no exception; these are on...
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