Joint Legislative Emergency Board Meets Today at 1:00 pm
The Joint Legislative Emergency Board relating to Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) and Coronavirus Aid,
Relief, and Economic Securities (CARES) meets today at 1:00 pm online only to have a work session on the following items:
- Department of Administrative Services - Project Turnkey Pandemic Response
2. Department of Administrative Services - Project Turnkey Wildfire Response
3. Housing and Community Services Department - Shelter Support
4. Department of Education - Financial Support for Wildfire Impacted Schools
5. Department of Administrative Services - Statewide Alert System
6. Department of Transportation - Wildfire Debris Removal
7. Legislative Fiscal Office and Department of Administrative Services - CRF and CARES Act Expenditures Report
OHCS is requesting $10 M from the Emergency Board to support shelters across the state with a particular focus on communities impacted by wildfire. These resources are needed as sheltering costs are higher with the non-congregant model, as each existing facility must serve less people. Another request before the Emergency Board tomorrow is for Project Turnkey, an effort to purchase hotel/motels to use as non-congregant shelter across the state and in wildfire impacted communities. These request help those impacted by wildfire and Oregonians experiencing homelessness in avoiding COVID infections through non-congregant shelter.
PLEASE NOTE: The Capitol Building is currently closed to the public. The meeting will be held online and streamed live, which can be accessed from the OLIS Emergency Board page at the website below. A viewing station will also be available outside on the front steps of the Capitol Building.
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  Congressman DeFazio on Oregon's International Port of Coos Bay
Join Congressman Peter DeFazio as he discusses Coos Bay Rail Line Securing $9.9 Million Federal Grant for Improvements. The Coos Bay Rail Line is a vital connection between Oregon’s natural resource economy and the world market. Congressman DeFazio fought to bring more than $40 million in infrastructure investments to this line. Congressman DeFazio will share how this federal investment is critical to the coastal infrastructure like the CBRL and is essential to preserving and promoting Southwest Oregon’s economic viability.
OR-OSHA - New Rules
Next, join Senator Betsy Johnson and representatives from Oregon’s Business Community for an important discussion on OSHA’s new rules and potential impact to Oregon workers, and steps hospitals have taken to make their workers, patients and visitors safer during the COVID pandemic.
Tuesday's Speakers Include:
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Congressman Peter DeFazio, Oregon's 4th Congressional District
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Senator Betsy Johnson, Oregon’s SD 16
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Becky Hultberg, President & CEO of OAHHS
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Sandra (Sandi) McConough, Oregon Business & Industry (OBI)
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Samantha Bayer, Policy Counsel, Oregon Farm Bureau
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Unfortunately, there have been a couple of reports of bad-acting insurance companies. State officials and OTLA are offering resources and guidance for individuals.
This DOJ release on avoiding scams includes resources for insurance scams. The Department of Financial Regulation also as a page dedicated to wildfires, including video of a virtual town hall and contact information.
OTLA has been on the ground helping, they have a phone line (800-809-0616) and email address. As well as a website with has FAQs and videos with lawyers providing tips for filing claims.
Officials are recommending that wildfire victims look into flood insurance and land is more prone to flooding following fires due to a variety of environmental factors.
A variety of counties have adjusted their drop box locations due to the pandemic, some increasing and some decreasing sites.
Oregon has been ranked as one of the sates most likely to see paramilitary activity around the elections.
The Oregon Cares Fund for Black Relief and Resiliency is distributing the first round of funding this month to Black families, businesses and nonprofits throughout all 36 counties. There are still funds available.
A Minnesota judge dropped one of the charges against Derek Chauvin, but maintained the higher charge of murder in the second degree in the killing of George Floyd.
In a conservative-liberal split ruling, SCOTUS determined that Alabama can legally block curbside voting, which is deemed a great option to protect against the spread of COVID-19 (especially for those who are medically vulnerable) and also provide greater ease of ballot-dropping for disabled individuals – acquainting the decision to voter suppression.
The threat to cut funding to Portland by the Trump Administration will have substantial impacts on Multnomah County, as Chair Kafoury discussed.
Portland, Seattle and New York filed a lawsuit to invalidate the “anarchist jurisdiction” designation.
Today, the Oregon Supreme Court ruled against the youth who filed a lawsuit against Governor Brown to compel further climate action.
Two Oregon Department of Corrections employees have sued DOC, alleging they were retaliated against after claiming top officials misled lawmakers and the agency misused grant funds.
Last month, a variety of individuals were arrested at a park clearing in Medford, including a journalist and legal observers. The city is bringing charges against them.
Five new COVID-19 cases were connected to schools in today’s report.
At OSU, robots are assisting in food delivery on campus.
The Willamette Week spoke to Dr. Shimi Sharief, a senior health advisor at OHA about how the risks of trick or treating and safe options for celebrating.
Graham Trainor published an opinion piece today on the need for better workplace safety.
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