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News from May 2023

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CDC estimates 253 people age 85 and older in Oregon died during week ending May 13

By Beaver State News | May 31, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 253 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending May 13.

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The Oregon National Guard take part in Memorial Day ceremonies around the state

By Beaver State News Report | May 31, 2023

Oregon National Guard Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen participated in several Memorial Day community events on May 29, 2023, honoring service members who died for their country in observances around the state of Oregon.

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Wyden, Merkley: Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Earn $500,000 Federal Grant for Wireless Connections

By Beaver State News Report | May 31, 2023

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley on May 24 announced the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde will receive a $500,000 federal investment to build a fixed wireless network providing high-speed Internet connections to 200 unserved households in their community.

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Wyden Applauds DHS’s New Body Camera Policy

By Beaver State News Report | May 31, 2023

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., applauded the Department of Homeland Security for releasing a new department-wide policy requiring use of body-worn cameras to improve accountability of DHS law enforcement personnel.

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Governor Tina Kotek Declares Drought Emergency in Lake and Sherman Counties

By Beaver State News Report | May 30, 2023

Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought in Sherman and Lake counties through Executive Order 23-08, and directed state agencies to coordinate and prioritize assistance to the region.

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Oregon: 237 people in 75-84 age group are estimated to have died during week ending May 13

By Beaver State News | May 30, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 237 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending May 13.

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DEQ asks for community input on enforcement policy

By Beaver State News Report | May 30, 2023

In early June, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality will be holding two virtual listening sessions to discuss updating its Supplemental Environmental Project policy, in which funds from violations can go towards a community project that benefits public health or the environment.

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Attorney General Rosenblum Sues Avid Telecom Over Illegal Robocalls

By Beaver State News Report | May 30, 2023

Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum today sued Michael D. Lansky, LLC, which does business under the name Avid Telecom, its owner Michael Lansky, and its vice president Stacey S. Reeves, for allegedly initiating and facilitating billions of illegal robocalls to millions of people and violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, the Telemarketing Sales Rule, and other federal and state telemarketing and consumer laws.

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Merkley, Wyden Announce $8.3 Million Coming to Oregon for Flood and Wildfire Relief

By Beaver State News Report | May 30, 2023

Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced on May 23 that the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) will be awarded $8,364,460 under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Emergency Relief Program.

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Wyden, Merkley: Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Earn $500,000 Federal Grant for Wireless Connections

By Beaver State News Report | May 30, 2023

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley on May 24 announced the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde will receive a $500,000 federal investment to build a fixed wireless network providing high-speed Internet connections to 200 unserved households in their community.

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How many 65-74-year-olds died in Oregon during week ending May 13?

By Beaver State News | May 29, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 136 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending May 13.

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Analysis: Oregon one of 41 states that do not ban affirmative action

By Beaver State News Report | May 29, 2023

With the U.S. Supreme Court expected to rule this summer on the constitutionality of affirmative action in college admissions, an analysis by the Beaver State News shows that Oregon is one of 41 states that currently allow affirmative action.

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Governor Tina Kotek Announces U.S. Air Force Selects Kingsley Field to Host Training Squadron for Most Advanced Fighter Jet in the World

By Beaver State News Report | May 29, 2023

On May 25, 2023, Governor Tina Kotek announced that the Secretary of the U.S. Air Force has selected Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base as the sole host of the F-35A Lightning II Fighter Wing training squadron.

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Elections Division Refers Nishad Singh Investigation to Oregon Department of Justice

By Beaver State News Report | May 29, 2023

The Oregon Elections Division will refer an investigation into Nishad Singh to the Oregon Department of Justice for review and, if warranted, criminal prosecution.

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Merkley, Wyden, Federal Agencies Celebrate Historic Funding for New Warm Springs Water Treatment Plant

By Beaver State News Report | May 29, 2023

The $28 million in federal investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and government funding package will ensure the Warm Springs community has safe, dependable drinking water

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Merkley, Wyden Announce $8.3 Million Coming to Oregon for Flood and Wildfire Relief

By Beaver State News Report | May 29, 2023

Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced on May 23 that the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) will be awarded $8,364,460 under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Emergency Relief Program.

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Oregon during week May 13

By Beaver State News | May 28, 2023

Oregon's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending May 13, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Successful April Bond Sales Generate $323 Million For Veterans Programs, Affordable Housing, And Community Improvement Projects Statewide

By Beaver State News Report | May 28, 2023

Oregon State Treasury Bonds Continue To Garner Significant Interest From Retail Buyers, Locally And Nationally

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CDC reports 33 deaths among Oregon Hispanics in week ending May 6

By Beaver State News | May 28, 2023

There were 33 Hispanic people who died in Oregon in the week ending May 6, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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State to launch online delinquent taxpayer list this summer

By Beaver State News Report | May 28, 2023

On July 14, the Oregon Department of Revenue (DOR) will publish a list of delinquent taxpayers on the department’s website .