H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry file 5 petitions in Oregon throughout 2024
Employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry based in Oregon submitted five H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
Oregon Legislature debates unemployment benefits for strikers and estate tax reforms
February 14 marked both Valentine’s Day and Oregon's 166th birthday.
Health alert issued over detection of avian flu in domestic cats
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) have issued a warning to pet owners about the risks associated with raw pet food.
- Small business optimism dips slightly but remains above historical average
- Analysis: Oregon among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports
- Oregon experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of December 2024
- Governor Kotek appoints Kirk Maag to agriculture board
- Oregon reports first feline case of highly pathogenic avian influenza
Oregon lawmakers introduce over 2,500 bills as legislative session begins
Oregon legislators have commenced their 2025 session with the introduction of over 2,500 bills in the House and Senate.
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Biosecurity measures essential for livestock protection on farms
Implementing biosecurity practices on farms is crucial for protecting livestock from infectious diseases, pests, and other harmful agents.
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NFIB warns against potential lawsuit abuse legislation affecting Oregon businesses
The 2025 session of the Oregon State Legislature is underway, with the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) actively monitoring legislation that could increase business costs or facilitate lawsuits against small business owners.
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Oregon Department of Agriculture opens grant applications for workforce housing
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) has announced the opening of the Agriculture Workforce Housing Grant application period starting January 17, 2025.
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Common Cause Oregon outlines democracy goals for new legislative session
The start of Oregon's 83rd Legislative Assembly coincides with the inauguration of a new presidential administration.
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Small business optimism hits highest level since 1983
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has reported a significant rise in small business optimism, marking the highest level since the fourth quarter of 1983.
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2023: Oregon ranks 17th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $9,358,054
In 2023, Oregon received $9,358,054 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 17th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).
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Oregon businesses face hiring challenges amid new legislative session
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released its latest monthly Jobs Report, highlighting ongoing challenges faced by small business owners in finding employees.
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Oregon sees more property tax revenue in Q3 2024
The third quarter of 2024 brought in $5 million in property tax revenue for Oregon, a 66.7% increase from the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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Analysis: Oregon one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Beaver State News shows that Oregon is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.
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Oregon sees more individual income tax revenue in Q3 2024
The third quarter of 2024 brought in $2.8 billion in individual income tax revenue for Oregon, a 20.6% increase from the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
