Oregon DEQ reopens Clean Vehicle Rebate Program on April 3March 13, 2024Eligible vehicles must be purchased or leased before June 4, 2024
Governor Kotek Requests Federal Major Disaster Declaration Following January Weather EmergencyMarch 12, 2024The declaration potentially unlocks Federal Emergency Management Agency public infrastructure resources to impacted Oregon communities
Oregon Hosts Western Governors Association Decarbonization WorkshopMarch 12, 2024The fourth and final WGA workshop explores both natural and technological strategies for carbon reduction, utilization, and storage
DEQ begins Climate Protection Program rulemakingMarch 11, 2024DEQ sets the stage for implementation in 2025.
USDA Issues Secretarial Natural Disaster Designation for Impacted Oregon Counties March 01, 2024Farmers in eligible counties have until October to apply for emergency loans
Columbia Slough receives $19.5 million in dedicated cleanup funds from City of Portland settlementJanuary 24, 2024
DEQ moves to re-establish the Climate Protection Program in wake of recent court rulingJanuary 22, 2024
Governor Kotek Previews 2024 Legislative Proposal to Boost Housing ProductionJanuary 17, 2024Bill aims to address housing shortage that is driving up cost of living for Oregonians and worsening the state homelessness crisis
Governor Kotek Marks One Year in Office, Announces Next Steps on Homelessness, Signs Two Executive OrdersJanuary 09, 2024Preliminary data shows state exceeded all three goals of initial homelessness state of emergency issued last January