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News from July 2023

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VA provides 3.6% fewer purchase loans in Oregon for 2022 vs. 2021

By Beaver State News | Jul 11, 2023

The number of VA purchase loans in Oregon for 2022 was 4,612 and totaled $2 billion.

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Oregon ranks 23rd in the U.S. for the most total taxes paid in 2022

By Beaver State News | Jul 11, 2023

In 2022, Oregon collected $18,885,694,000 in total taxes, ranking it 23rd in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Oregon during week ending July 1

By Beaver State News | Jul 11, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Oregon in the week ending July 1, making up less than 1.3% of total deaths by all causes in Oregon.

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July recognized as National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month

By Beaver State News Report | Jul 11, 2023

In recognition of July as National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), urges vehicle owners to be aware of the ongoing threat of vehicle theft.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Oregon companies were under most scrutiny during Q2 2023?

By Beaver State News | Jul 11, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 33 inspections at 33 Food and Cosmetics companies from Oregon in the second quarter of 2023.

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Grants awarded for veteran and war memorial projects in Douglas and Columbia Counties

By Beaver State News Report | Jul 11, 2023

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department awarded two grants totaling $91,794.35 for projects across the state that create or preserve memorials to veterans or wars.

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Wyden, Merkley: Mosier Community School One of 24 Schools Nationwide to Earn Funding for Resilient, Energy Efficient Renovation

By Beaver State News Report | Jul 11, 2023

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley on July 3 announced that Mosier Community School has earned a nearly $870,000 federal grant to support resilient, energy efficient improvements to the building.

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10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Oregon during week ending July 1

By Beaver State News | Jul 10, 2023

There were 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Oregon in the week ending July 1, making up 1.3% of total deaths by all causes in Oregon.

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Governor Tina Kotek Announces Open Applications for Klamath County District Attorney Vacancy

By Beaver State News Report | Jul 10, 2023

On June 30, 2023, Governor Tina Kotek announced that she is accepting additional applications for the position of Klamath County District Attorney.

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Merkley: Supreme Court Trampled Nondiscrimination Laws to Push Anti-LGBTQ+ Agenda

By Beaver State News Report | Jul 10, 2023

Senator calls for passage of Equality Act to add sexual orientation and gender identity to protected classes in public accommodations

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113 people die from diseases of the heart in Oregon during week ending July 1

By Beaver State News | Jul 9, 2023

There were 113 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Oregon in the week ending July 1, making up 14.7% of total deaths by all causes in Oregon.

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Week ending June 17: 35 deaths among Hispanic people in Oregon

By Beaver State News | Jul 9, 2023

There were 35 Hispanic people who died in Oregon in the week ending June 17, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Oregon deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending July 8

By Beaver State News | Jul 9, 2023

Oregon's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending July 8, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Oregon’s 29th Secretary of State, LaVonne Griffin-Valade, Sworn Into Office

By Beaver State News Report | Jul 9, 2023

Oregon’s 29th Secretary of State, LaVonne Griffin-Valade, was sworn into office today at 11:00 AM by Chief Justice Meagan Aileen Flynn at Governor Tina Kotek’s ceremonial office in the Oregon State Library.

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Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $800,000 for Access to Safe and Clean Drinking Water in Small, Underserved, and Disadvantaged Communities

By Beaver State News Report | Jul 9, 2023

Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced on June 29 that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding $826,000 to the state of Oregon to support projects and activities that will help underserved, small and disadvantaged communities to access and...

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Wyden Statement on the Supreme Court Striking Down Student Loan Forgiveness

By Beaver State News Report | Jul 9, 2023

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan:

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180 people die from cancer in Oregon during week ending July 1

By Beaver State News | Jul 8, 2023

There were 180 deaths from cancer reported in Oregon in the week ending July 1, making up 23.3% of total deaths by all causes in Oregon.

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Grants awarded to historic property and archaeology projects across the state

By Beaver State News Report | Jul 8, 2023

Oregon Heritage, a division of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, awarded 18 grants totaling $277,681 for historic properties and archaeology projects.

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Merkley, Wyden Announce $17 Million for Climate-friendly Transit in Oregon

By Beaver State News Report | Jul 8, 2023

Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced June 28 that the Federal Transportation Administration is awarding transit districts in Oregon $17,129,662 for the purchase or lease of low- or no-emission vehicles, and related equipment or facilities.

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Wyden Presses Feds to Crack Down Harder on Fentanyl Flowing into Oregon via I-5, I-84

By Beaver State News Report | Jul 8, 2023

Senator: “The volume of fentanyl caught on Oregon highways illustrates the urgent need for continuing and intensive efforts to stop fentanyl and its precursors at the U.S. border.”