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Counties Could Bring in More PILT Funding from New SRS Road Districts Law
The Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has begun implementation of an innovative policy to support increased revenue for public lands counties. Under House Bill 2174 (2021), upon request of a county, DAS is [...]
10 Ways to Improve Your Health in 2024
Sponsored content contributed by AOC Business Partner: Regence If your New Year’s resolutions include improving your health, here are 10 things you can do this year with a little help from Regence: Make sure [...]
AOC/LOC Transportation Funding Forum Update
The Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) and League of Oregon Cities (LOC) continued the Transportation Funding Forum meeting series in January (watch recording), featuring presentations from Governor Kotek's transportation policy staff and transportation stakeholders [...]
AOC Priorities for the 2024 Legislative Session
The 82nd Oregon Legislative Assembly will convene on Monday, Feb. 5, for a 35-day session. Legislators will return to the Oregon State Capitol, still under major construction, with the historic wings remaining closed. Association [...]
Counties Inform Legislature on Foreclosure Process
Among AOC’s priorities for 2024 is a bill to be known as HB 4056 that will create an orderly process to get refunds to property owners in cases where a foreclosure sale generates proceeds [...]
Oregon Counties Reduce the Risk of Drug Misuse With At-Home Drug Deactivation and Disposal
Sponsored content contributed by AOC Business Partner: Deterra Drug overdose deaths increased 76% in Oregon from 2011-2021, according to the Oregon Health Authority. Recently, fentanyl and other synthetic opioids are driving an increase in [...]