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How many H-1B petitions were made by Oregon employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry during 2024?

In 2024, two H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry located in Oregon, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

By Beaver State News | Apr 14, 2025

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Oregon employers classified under the Retail Trade industry during 2024?

In 2024, 10 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Retail Trade industry located in Oregon, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

By Beaver State News | Apr 7, 2025

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Oregon Lottery Powerball winner reflects on impact of $1.3 billion jackpot

By Beaver State News | Apr 7, 2025

On April 6, 2024, Cheng "Charlie" Saephan discovered he had won a $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot, marking the largest in Oregon's history and fourth largest in Powerball history.

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EDA awards over $9 million in grants for economic development projects in Oregon in 2023

By Beaver State News | Apr 3, 2025

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued 15 grants totaling $9,358,054 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in Oregon.

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Oregon sees 42 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry during 2024

By Beaver State News | Mar 31, 2025

Employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry based in Oregon submitted 42 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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How many H-1B petitions made by Oregon employers were approved during 2024?

By Beaver State News | Mar 26, 2025

In 2024, 97.8% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in Oregon were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Oregon: Government transfers accounted for 20.1% of total income in 2022, up from 8.9% in 1970

By Beaver State News | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 20.1% of income in Oregon. How does this compare to historical figures?

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An employer classified under the Management of Companies and Enterprises industry file 1 H-1B petition in Oregon throughout 2024

By Beaver State News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2024, one H-1B petition were filed by an employer classified under the Management of Companies and Enterprises industry located in Oregon, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Oregon sees 22 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Information industry during 2024

By Beaver State News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2024, 22 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Information industry located in Oregon, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Oregon Lottery announces winners for annual raffle

By Beaver State News | Mar 14, 2025

The Oregon Lottery has announced the winning numbers for its annual Raffle, which includes a top prize of $1 million.

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Oregon ranks 16th highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 20.1% in 2022

By Beaver State News | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 20.1% of income in Oregon—ranking it the 16th most dependent among U.S. states.

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Oregon ranks 13th highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $12,514 in 2022

By Beaver State News | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, residents of Oregon received an average of $12,514 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 13th highest in the nation.

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Employers classified under the Construction industry file 6 H-1B petitions in Oregon throughout 2024

By Beaver State News | Mar 10, 2025

Employers classified under the Construction industry based in Oregon submitted six H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Oregon Lottery raffle close to selling out as announcement date nears

By Beaver State News | Mar 5, 2025

The Oregon Lottery's annual Raffle is nearing a sell-out, with only 23,000 tickets remaining.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry file 413 petitions in Oregon throughout 2024

By Beaver State News | Mar 3, 2025

In 2024, 413 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry located in Oregon, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Oregon: Residents received $13.84 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Beaver State News | Mar 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.2% of income in Oregon, providing an average of $3,265 per capita to residents.

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Oregon Lottery highlights National Problem Gambling Awareness Month initiatives

By Beaver State News | Mar 3, 2025

The Oregon Lottery is placing a spotlight on problem gambling and promoting safer play during March, which is recognized as National Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM).

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Oregon: Medicare dependency reached 4.3% in 2022

By Beaver State News | Mar 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4.3% of income in Oregon, providing an average of $2,677 per capita to residents.

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Oregon: Social Security made up 6.6% of total income in 2022

By Beaver State News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 6.6% of income in Oregon, providing an average of $4,092 per capita to residents.

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Oregon: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2% of income in 2022

By Beaver State News | Feb 28, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2% of income in Oregon, providing an average of $1,229 per capita to residents.