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  • Furlough and Holiday Closures in May

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    Most state agencies will be closed on Friday, May 24, due to state budget reductions and on Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day. Thank you for your patience.

    More information on furlough closures
  • Find help to avoid financial scams

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    The Department of Consumer and Business Services has created a website to help safeguard Oregon consumers. Visitors can find tips, learn how to avoid scams, see who is legal in the finance and insurance industries, file a complaint, and request a speaker.

    Learn more about Consumer Financial Protection
  • STEM Partnership celebrates the addition of seven new members

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    Seven new partners, Autodesk, First Tech Credit Union, Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center, NASA/Oregon Space Grant Consortium, Newberg School District, Oregon ASK, and Xerox have joined the coalition of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Partners, organized by Oregon Tech and Oregon FIRST Robotics, to catalyze Oregon students to achieve more STEM degrees and certificates, and engage students in experiential learning.

    Learn more about the STEM Coalition
  • Jackson County woman struggles to afford care

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    Amy Kepic lives in the small town of Butte Falls in rural Jackson County. She's 30 years old and she has two part-time jobs, but for now, she doesn't make enough money to pay for medical or dental insurance.

    Coming changes may help Amy Kepic gain coverage.

  • "Transportation Safety" emphasized in statewide, month-long campaign

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    A lot has changed in transportation over the last 100 years. Yet some things remain the same, like Oregonians' commitment to transportation safety and sharing the roads safely. Governor John Kitzhaber proclaimed May "Transportation Safety Awareness Month."

    No matter how you travel, there are some simple steps you can take to improve safety.
  • Business Oregon helps Oregon businesses expand into global markets

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    Federal and State funding available for companies looking to export

     

    Business Oregon's Global Strategies team helps Oregon businesses access global markets in co-operation with state, local and federal partners. Whether it's access to our overseas representatives or matching export grants to attend a tradeshow, we can work with Oregon companies to help become exporters or with existing exporters looking to gain access to new markets. In 2012, Oregon exported more than $18 billion in goods, enhancing the State's position in the global economy.

    Learn more about our export programs or apply for funding.
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    Economic Stimulus and Recovery: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 
     
    Oregon focuses on accelerating our state’s economic recovery by creating jobs. Governor Kitzhaber aims to maximize efforts to stimulate Oregon’s economy both directly and indirectly, leveraging state and federal assistance to boost efforts like retro-fitting schools to save energy – efforts that not only create jobs, but also help education and other critical sectors
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