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News from May 2023

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Week of April 29: 164 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died in Oregon

By Beaver State News | May 15, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 164 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending April 29.

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Oregon implements 3 new policies or incentives supporting energy efficiency during 2022

By Beaver State News | May 15, 2023

Oregon implemented at least three new policies or incentives supporting energy efficiency during 2022, according to data obtained from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE).

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Secretary Fagan Resigns; The Secretary of State’s Office Will Not Experience Any Disruption in Operations During the Transition

By Beaver State News Report | May 15, 2023

Deputy Secretary of State Cheryl Myers will assume the title of Acting Secretary of State on May 08, 2023 at 1:00 PM when Secretary of State Shemia Fagan’s resignation occurs.

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Be alert for landslides across Oregon

By Beaver State News Report | May 15, 2023

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for most areas of Oregon. The watch remains in effect from 3 PM to 10 PM today, May 15, 2023.

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Merkley, Wyden Announce Nearly $4 Million Coming to Oregon for Ecosystem Restoration Projects

By Beaver State News Report | May 15, 2023

Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) is awarding Oregon a total of $3,847,767 from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for ecosystem restoration projects across the state to restore lands and waters critical to climate and infrastructure resilience.

Electronic Government Portal Advisory Board to Meet

By Beaver State News Report | May 15, 2023

The Electronic Government Portal Advisory Board (EPAB) will meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

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Week ending April 29 could be deadliest for people in 45-64 age group in Oregon

By Beaver State News | May 14, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 110 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending April 29.

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Oregon during week April 29

By Beaver State News | May 14, 2023

Oregon's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending April 29, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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29 Hispanic people in Oregon passed away in week ending April 22

By Beaver State News | May 14, 2023

There were 29 Hispanic people who died in Oregon in the week ending April 22, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Governor Tina Kotek Visits Union, Wallowa Counties on One Oregon Listening Tour

By Beaver State News Report | May 14, 2023

Stops 12 and 13 of tour include visits to La Grande, Elgin, Enterprise, Joseph and Wallowa Lake State Park

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Wyden, Merkley: Rogue Valley International Airport Earns Federal Investment of More Than $800,000

By Beaver State News Report | May 14, 2023

FAA Airport Infrastructure Grant Program funds for southern Oregon airport will rebuild air traffic control tower.

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UO, OSU and PSU Each Earn $1 Million Innovation Awards from National Science Foundation

By Beaver State News Report | May 14, 2023

Federal “Innovation Engines” Grants Secured by Three Oregon Schools were authorized in the CHIPS and Science Act.

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Oregon: 39 people in 25-44 age group are estimated to have died during week ending April 29

By Beaver State News | May 13, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 39 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending April 29.

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Governor Tina Kotek Visits Morrow and Umatilla Counties on One Oregon Tour

By Beaver State News Report | May 13, 2023

Stops 10 and 11 of One Oregon Listening Tour include visits to Boardman, Echo, Hermiston and Pendleton

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Merkley, Murray, Wicker, Boozman Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Lower Tax Burden for Public Service Nurses

By Beaver State News Report | May 13, 2023

On May 4, 2023, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and John Boozman (R-AR), teamed up to introduce the bipartisan Nurse Corps Tax Parity Act, legislation to ensure that nurses in the federal Nurse Corps are not...

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Bonamici, Wyden Announce Bill to Connect Child Care with Affordable Housing

By Beaver State News Report | May 13, 2023

On May 11, 2023, Representative Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) announced legislation to help working families access affordable housing and child care.

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Analysis: Oregon among 25 states affiliated with 'hyper-partisan' voter data group, study finds

By Beaver State News Report | May 12, 2023

Oregon is among 25 states that are members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Beaver State News found.

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AG Rosenblum Applauds Progress on Common-Sense Gun Safety Bill

By Beaver State News Report | May 12, 2023

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum applauded the Oregon House of Representatives for passing House Bill 2005 and urged quick action in the Senate to get the public safety bill to Governor Tina Kotek’s desk for signing.

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DOGAMI to collect geophysical data in eastern Oregon

By Beaver State News Report | May 12, 2023

The Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) has contracted NV5 and EDCON-PRJ to oversee Precision GeoSurveys for the collection, processing, and delivery of aeromagnetic and radiometric data in eastern Oregon.

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Merkley, Markey, Garamendi, Beyer Urge President Biden to Propose Steps for a New Global Nuclear Disarmament Dialogue at Upcoming G7 Summit

By Beaver State News Report | May 12, 2023

Lawmakers: “Throughout the years, U.S. Presidents have spoken about the need to eliminate the threat of nuclear weapons, prevent arms racing, and avoid the ultimate catastrophe: nuclear war. Those calls have also been echoed by other world leaders.”