Oregon counties serve not only as direct providers of public health and emergency services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and wildfire emergencies, but as advocates for the economic health of their communities, large and [...]
On October 19, 2020, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released updated guidance on the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) that was authorized under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The CRF [...]
The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in coordination with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Public Health Division and other technical advisors have created draft rules for a temporary infectious disease standard tailored [...]
The governor’s executive order “Stay Home, Save Lives” marked the beginning of statewide social distancing measures in response to COVID-19 that resulted in drastic reductions to travel volumes. Volumes reached a low of 61 [...]
Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) has been dedicated to providing critical member services during the pandemic to help Oregon’s 36 counties navigate the complexities involved with health, testing, regulatory changes, economic impact, resource management, advocacy, [...]
On August 18, Republicans in the United States Senate released a draft proposal for a COVID-19 relief package, the Delivering Immediate Relief to America’s Families, Schools and Small Businesses Act. At $500 billion in direct [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Megan Chuinard PHONE: 503-585-8351 EMAIL: news@oregoncounties.org WEBSITE: www.oregoncounties.org Salem, Ore. (August 21, 2020) -- During a press conference today, Oregon Governor Kate Brown called on counties and local officials to: [...]
Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) has been dedicated to providing critical member services during the pandemic to help Oregon's 36 counties navigate the complexities involved with health, testing, regulatory changes, economic impact, resource management, [...]
The Oregon Legislature awaits its second special session in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated economic downturn. Revealed at the May revenue forecast, State economists at the Office of Economic Management (OEM) projected [...]
The first confirmed case of the coronavirus (COVID-19), hit Oregon in early March. Oregon now has 19 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Across the country, a total of 938 cases have been confirmed. Across the [...]