Since the state legislative session adjourned in June, the natural resources portfolio at the Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) has been active implementing AOC’s policy priorities passed during the 2023 session and queuing up [...]
“Aid & Assist” Community Restoration Liability Study Underway Work with the Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) to study and recommend solutions to third party liability for community “aid and assist” community restoration services [...]
The 2023 AOC Legislative Summary is a comprehensive report that describes the outcomes of the Association of Oregon Counties’ top legislative priorities and provides a detailed overview of each piece of legislation on which [...]
The 82nd Legislative Assembly adjourned sine die on June 25, 2023 after a whirlwind of productivity during the initial four months followed by an historic six week stalemate. Under leadership from AOC policy steering [...]
Counties have until July 12th, 2023 to submit allocation elections between SRS and USFS 1908 payments - and elections between SRS Title I, II, and III - to AOC. Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 [...]
House Bill 2009 became the vehicle for negotiations that began early in session about several economic development and tax incentive programs long supported and utilized by counties. Negotiations centered on policy differences about the [...]
Amidst the hustle and bustle of this year’s long legislative session and ongoing leadership transitions in the Oregon Health Authority, the state-county partnership on our shared health and human services has continued to grow. [...]
The Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) has continuously engaged with the legislature, state agencies, and stakeholders in the development of comprehensive wildfire policies for numerous sessions. By focusing on thoughtful, effective, and regionally tailored [...]
As Oregon prepares applications for hundreds of millions of dollars in federal infrastructure funds that Congress made available through the American Rescue Plan Act and the Infrastructure Improvement and Jobs Act, the state legislature [...]
Tourism is a boon to any community lucky enough to have exquisite natural beauty, fun recreational activities, beaches, or other amenities that entice tourists. It’s often considered a coveted “export,” because it infuses dollars [...]