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Budget cuts force most agencies to close on March 19
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Tough economic times have severely reduced state revenues, forcing legislatures throughout the nation to make deep cuts in state budgets. Nearly half the states have found that temporary closures and furloughs are efficient ways to save precious tax dollars while preserving the important functions and services of state government.

To address its own budget cuts, Oregon's state government will close most agencies on Friday, March 19, 2010. The closure requires our employees to take mandatory unpaid furloughs on this day, saving Oregon's taxpayers about $2 million.

We regret any inconvenience this closure may cause, and we look forward to reopening on Monday morning, March 22.
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Furloughs - state office closure dates
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The current recession has reduced state revenues, and has forced the Legislature to make deep cuts in agency budgets. Coping with these cuts requires closing most state offices and facilities on the days listed in the link below. State workers affected by the closures will take unpaid furloughs on those days. We apologize for any inconvenience these closures might cause, and we look forward to restoration of a full work schedule for all state agencies when the economy improves.
 

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