A fourth bill was added to the accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on rural residential land. Senate Bill (SB) 1024 establishes that counties must allow ADUs and preempts counties from prohibiting them. With the other three bills [...]
Accepting Inquiry Applications from March 15 – April 19, 2017 at 5pm Meyer invites proposals that will further our vision of nurturing a resilient natural environment, while simultaneously supporting the well-being of Oregon’s diverse cultures and [...]
On Wednesday, March 22nd the second work group considering the issues of tiny houses and small, mobile houses was held in the capitol. Hosted by Representative Janelle Bynum and Representative Greg Barretto, the group is [...]
State releases draft framework for new health-based air toxics standards State officials released a set of proposed options, or framework for revamping industrial air toxics regulations in Oregon. The draft framework outlines key decisions that [...]
Nehalem, North Santiam and South Umpqua 3 Rivers Choosen The State Parks and Recreation Department staff has chosen three candidates for more study for possible recommendation: Nehalem River (Spruce Run Campground to Nehalem Falls, approximately 15 miles) [...]
On Monday, March 13th HB 3032 received a public hearing and Yamhill County Commissioner Primozich and Columbia County Transportation Director Michael Ray testified in favor. HB 3032 fixes a technical problem that has made it [...]
On Monday, March 6th the House Health Care Committee held a public meeting on HB 2386 and HB 2465, the two secure medicine take back bills. There were several groups that testified in favor of [...]
Tallwood Design Institute Roundtable: Mass Timber and the Affordable Housing Market Wednesday, March 1 2:00 – 5:30 P.M. Pape Forum, White Stag Block UO Portland 70 NW Couch St. Portland, OR 97209 Please join the [...]
Portland, OR—The Oregon Environmental Quality Commission has appointed Richard Whitman to be the director of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. The commission worked with an executive search firm to conduct a national recruitment process. [...]
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has published a study on a market-based approach to reducing Oregon’s greenhouse gas emissions. At the direction of the Oregon Legislature and with extensive input from stakeholders and the [...]