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

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.

By Beaver State News | Feb 17, 2025

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Oregon experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of December 2024

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.

By Beaver State News | Feb 5, 2025

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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).

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Oregon receives 3 EDA grants totaling $6,439,304 for planning in 2023

By Beaver State News | Dec 30, 2024

Oregon received three grants totaling $6,439,304 for planning in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Oregon receives 1 EDA grant totaling $300,000 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023

By Beaver State News | Dec 29, 2024

Oregon received one grant totaling $300,000 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Oregon receives 1 EDA grant totaling $900,000 for regional innovation strategies in 2023

By Beaver State News | Dec 28, 2024

Oregon received one grant totaling $900,000 for regional innovation strategies in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Oregon receives 2 EDA grants totaling $260,000 for technical assistance in 2023

By Beaver State News | Dec 27, 2024

Oregon received two grants totaling $260,000 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Oregon receives 8 EDA grants totaling $1,458,750 for public works in 2023

By Beaver State News | Dec 26, 2024

Oregon received eight grants totaling $1,458,750 for public works in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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FOIA Request Sent to Oregon State Board of Education Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024

By Beaver State News | Dec 10, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Oregon State Board of Education regarding instructional mandates for state K-12 schools on December 10, 2024.

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Inflation in Oregon lower than national average as of November 2024

By Beaver State News | Dec 1, 2024

As of November 2024, Oregon experienced a 20.1% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.6% increase.

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Oregon inflation rate lower than national average as of October 2024

By Beaver State News | Nov 21, 2024

As of October 2024, Oregon experienced a 20.2% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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EDA funds 15 projects to support economic development in Oregon during 2023

By Beaver State News | Nov 21, 2024

Oregon ranked 18th in the US after receiving 15 EDA grants to fund economic development projects in 2023.

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VA provides 42.6% more home purchase loans in Oregon in Q3

By Beaver State News | Nov 15, 2024

There were 787 VA home purchases in Oregon in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $349.7 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Number of VA loans issued in Oregon increased by 260.2% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

By Beaver State News | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 1,131 home loans in Oregon, totaling $484.4 million, during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Oregon in Q3 vs. Q2 2024

By Beaver State News | Nov 9, 2024

The VA issued 130 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Oregon during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 148 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Oregon increases from 2022 to 2023

By Beaver State News | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for Oregon in the fiscal year 2023 was $411,495, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Oregon increases from Q2 to Q3

By Beaver State News | Nov 6, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Oregon in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $444,326, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Common Cause urges patience as Oregon counts votes after Election Day

By Beaver State News | Nov 5, 2024

Oregon voters are reminded by Common Cause Oregon that it may take several days for election officials to finalize the results after the last ballots are cast.

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Average VA home loan amount in Oregon increases in Q3

By Beaver State News | Nov 3, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Oregon during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $428,250, a 4.6% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.