The Department of Land Conservation and Development and ODOT have jointly issued an announcement of $2.6 million in funding for Transportation and Growth Management grants. Three counties – Benton, Crook, Yamhill – and the Lincoln County Transportation Service District were among the winners of these awards. These funds are used to update or begin city and county planning efforts.

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AOC Policy Manager Mark Nystrom deals with Energy, Environment and Land Use issues.