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

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.

By Beaver State News | Mar 24, 2025

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

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.

By Beaver State News | Mar 17, 2025

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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.

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Oregon sees 9 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry during 2024

By Beaver State News | Feb 24, 2025

In 2024, nine H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) 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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Beaverton man wins $328.5 million Powerball jackpot

By Beaver State News | Feb 21, 2025

Salem, Ore. – A Beaverton resident has claimed Oregon's first Powerball jackpot of the year.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry file 5 petitions in Oregon throughout 2024

By Beaver State News | Feb 17, 2025

Employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry based in Oregon submitted five 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 experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of December 2024

By Beaver State News | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, Oregon experienced a 20.1% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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Powerball jackpot winner claims prize; Fred Meyer donates $50K to local food bank

By Beaver State News | Jan 24, 2025

A Powerball ticket matching all six numbers for a $328.5 million jackpot was sold at Fred Meyer on SW Walker Road in Beaverton, Oregon.

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Common Cause Oregon outlines democracy goals for new legislative session

By Beaver State News | Jan 21, 2025

The start of Oregon's 83rd Legislative Assembly coincides with the inauguration of a new presidential administration.

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2023: Oregon ranks 17th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $9,358,054

By Beaver State News | Jan 9, 2025

In 2023, Oregon received $9,358,054 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 17th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).