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222 stories · Updated automatically as reporting is publishedThe Salem City Council has returned to the drawing board with a two-fold strategy to gain revenue and to protect the budget, hoping to solve Salem's projected $19.4 million deficit...
Salem Business JournalAs a small business owner, a former mayor, and a mother of twin daughters, I understand how federal policies can have a significant – and sometimes unintended – impact on...
Salem Business JournalThe Oregon State Legislature will reconvene in January to address Measure 110, which decriminalized possession of small amounts of hard drugs. Changes are anticipated, including stricter enf...
Salem Business Journal“Two can be as bad as one, it’s the loneliest number since the number one.†Last week the President of Oregon State University and the school’s athletic director, came before...
Salem Business JournalMarion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell has been elected president of the Association of Oregon Counties (AOC), starting a one-year term on November 17, 2023. Bethell aims to enhance col...
Salem Business JournalThe Oregon Legislative Assembly's upcoming session emphasizes bipartisan cooperation, especially concerning the drug epidemic, housing crisis, and childcare issues. Leaders Tim Knopp and Rob...
Salem Business JournalOregon lawmakers plan to address the drug addiction crisis through House Bill 4002, aimed at enhancing treatment access and reintroducing penalties for small drug possessions. The bill addre...
Salem Business JournalThe Mid-Willamette Valley Homeless Alliance has been operating in Salem for just four years, but its impact on the community has been immense. The organization was founded to help pool...
Salem Business JournalThe Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), effective January 1st, requires U.S. corporations and LLCs with 20 or fewer employees to disclose ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcem...
Salem Business JournalAs an immigrant from Mexico and a long-standing resident of Salem, I've come to understand the evolving dynamics of our community, especially in terms of crime and its impact on...
Salem Business JournalOregon is about to undergo a seismic shift in how it funds its transportation system, and business leaders are starting to take note. Faced with state and federal mandates to...
Salem Business JournalAmericans are deeply engaged in politics, particularly at the federal level, but often overlook local issues that significantly impact their lives and businesses. Local decisions on taxation...
Salem Business JournalOregon's efforts to tackle the housing crisis, despite significant financial investment and proposals like Senate Bill 1537, are hampered by a lack of focus on developing a skilled construct...
Salem Business JournalOregon's upcoming short session is expected to address agricultural overtime mandates, franchise legislation, and a $200 million workforce development initiative by Governor Brown. Key leade...
Salem Business JournalU.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas (D-Ore.) highlighted the importance of bipartisanship to tackle key issues like immigration reform, border security, and a new Farm Bill for agricultural producers....
Salem Business JournalThe House Committee on Housing and Homelessness approved House Bill 4058, aimed at enhancing transparency in real estate. Key provisions include mandatory written representation agreements f...
Salem Business JournalSalem faces a $14 million budget shortfall, prompting the city council to explore funding solutions following a failed income tax. The Revenue Task Force is working on alternatives, while Re...
Salem Business JournalIn 2018, Salem City Council initiated a Climate Action Plan to tackle climate change and greenhouse gas emissions. Developed by a task force of 40 volunteers over 18 months, it proposes stra...
Salem Business JournalDeanna Gwyn is an influential figure in Salem, recognized for her innovative leadership in real estate and civic engagement. With over thirty years of experience, she was honored as REALTORÂ...
Salem Business JournalThe Willamette Week article critiques Oregon's mental health system by highlighting that the state's excessive control rather than a lack of it hinders effective care. Marion County struggle...
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