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News from June 2023

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Merkley, Wyden Announce $3.5 Million for Brookings Harbor Wastewater Treatment Plant

By Beaver State News Report | Jun 24, 2023

Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced on June 16 that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding the Port of Brookings Harbor $3.5 million for a community-initiated project for a wastewater treatment plant to support a sustainable future for the Port’s fish processing industry and promote economic growth in the region.

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39 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Oregon during week ending June 17

By Beaver State News | Jun 23, 2023

There were 39 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Oregon in the week ending June 17, making up five% of total deaths by all causes in Oregon.

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32 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Oregon during week ending June 17

By Beaver State News | Jun 23, 2023

There were 32 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Oregon in the week ending June 17, making up 4.1% of total deaths by all causes in Oregon.

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SBA Pro-Life America: Rep. Lori Chávez-DeRemer 'blocking a bill that would permanently stop taxpayer funding of abortion across the federal government'

By Beaver State News Report | Jun 23, 2023

SBA Pro-Life America (SBA) criticized U.S. Rep. Lori Chávez-DeRemer (R-Ore.) for her opposition to HR7, a bill the organization said would "permanently stop taxpayer funding of abortion across the federal government."

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Governor, Multnomah County Chair Announce $2.5 Million Investment in Jobs, Cleaner Streets in Portland

By Beaver State News Report | Jun 23, 2023

State and county funding will support expansion of Clean Start program

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Merkley, Wyden, Bonamici and Blumenauer Announce $2.5 Million to Expand Oregon Solar Energy Workforce

By Beaver State News Report | Jun 23, 2023

Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden and Representatives Suzanne Bonamici and Earl Blumenauer announced on June 20 that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding two Oregon workforce development and training centers a combined total of $2.5 million.

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Merkley, Wyden Announce $3.5 Million for Brookings Harbor Wastewater Treatment Plant

By Beaver State News Report | Jun 23, 2023

Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced on June 16 that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding the Port of Brookings Harbor $3.5 million for a community-initiated project for a wastewater treatment plant to support a sustainable future for the Port’s fish processing industry and promote economic growth in the region.

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38 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Oregon during week ending June 17

By Beaver State News | Jun 22, 2023

There were 38 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Oregon in the week ending June 17, making up 4.9% of total deaths by all causes in Oregon.

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On June 15, 2023 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

By Beaver State News Report | Jun 22, 2023

Scams targeting the elder population are on the rise and today – World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – highlights this problem.

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23 people die from diabetes mellitus in Oregon during week ending June 17

By Beaver State News | Jun 22, 2023

There were 23 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Oregon in the week ending June 17, making up three% of total deaths by all causes in Oregon.

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Rep. Chavez-DeRemer votes to strike down Biden administration’s ‘pistol-brace rule’

By Beaver State News Report | Jun 22, 2023

Republican Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer voted for a resolution last week to repeal a new Biden administration rule that critics say is “unconstitutional” and “onerous” in the way it regulates the ownership of stabilizing pistol braces.

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Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Codify Right to Contraception, Safeguard 60 Years of Settled Precedent

By Beaver State News Report | Jun 22, 2023

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said on June 16 they and colleagues have reintroduced legislation that would codify and strengthen the right to contraception in Oregon and nationwide.

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Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Cut Taxes for Working Families

By Beaver State News Report | Jun 22, 2023

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said on June 16 that they and Senate colleagues have introduced legislation that would cut taxes for working families in Oregon and nationwide by expanding the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit.

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18 people die in Oregon with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending June 17

By Beaver State News | Jun 21, 2023

There were 18 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Oregon during the week ending June 17, an increase over the previous week.

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Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Oregon during week ending June 17

By Beaver State News | Jun 21, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Oregon in the week ending June 17, making up less than 1.3% of total deaths by all causes in Oregon.

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12 people die in Oregon with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending June 17

By Beaver State News | Jun 21, 2023

There were 12 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Oregon during the week ending June 17, an increase over the previous week.

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Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in Oregon during week ending June 17

By Beaver State News | Jun 21, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Oregon in the week ending June 17, making up less than 1.3% of total deaths by all causes in Oregon.

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CDC predicts 231 people age 85 and older in Oregon died during week ending June 3

By Beaver State News | Jun 21, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 231 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending June 3.

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Department of Revenue’s Eugene office to be closed June 22

By Beaver State News Report | Jun 21, 2023

The Oregon Department of Revenue’s Eugene regional office at 1600 Valley River Drive, Suite 310, in Eugene will be closed Thursday, June 22, 2023 for staff training.

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Governor Tina Kotek Appoints Sara Collins to Jackson County Circuit Court

By Beaver State News Report | Jun 21, 2023

Governor Tina Kotek announced today that she will appoint Sara Collins to the Jackson County Circuit Court.