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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I’m glad to reconnect now that the election is behind us and the blackout period has ended. I’m looking forward to resuming regular updates with you.In this newsletter, you’ll find information about upcoming events and news that may interest you.
Bill drafts are currently in development, and revisions are underway, with returns expected by early December. I look forward to providing a more detailed update on the legislation I plan to introduce in 2025 in my upcoming newsletters. If you're in Salem during legislative week from December 10-12, please feel free to stop by my office, I would be like to connect and discuss the issues that matter to you.
Wishing you and your family a joyful and peaceful Thanksgiving holiday.
Be Safe,
Submit Water Investment Needs by December 15
The Water Caucus is asking Oregonians to submit their current and future water investment needs via a statewide survey to help inform budget requests and strategic planning. In the time since the Statewide Integrated Water Resources Strategy was initially adopted in 2012, the state has been incrementally increasing its attention to critical water priorities, but the Legislature does not have a comprehensive inventory of water investments needs.
In an effort to fill that gap, the Water Caucus invites water managers, users, stewards, advocates and members of the public to submit water investment needs by December 15 via a statewide survey: https://bit.ly/2024waterinvestmentsurvey. By doing so, Oregonians can help the Water Caucus understand investment-ready water projects. In addition to physical projects, water investment needs can include data, planning, and other needs that benefit the environment, communities, and economy. The survey is for informational and planning purposes only and does not guarantee funding or replace other legislative processes.
Click here to view the press release.
Each year, a different national forest provides a tree to light up the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol building for the holiday season. Alaska’s National Forests, in partnership with Society of American Foresters and presenting sponsor 84 Lumber, will bring the 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from Alaska to Washington, D.C., including a special appearance in Baker City on November 8th at Baker County Fairgrounds (2600 East Street). Our event in Baker is being hosted in partnership with the OSU Extension Office and will have participation from local businesses.
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The Oregon Hunger Task Force is holding a listening session to learn more about food insecurity in your community. This event is part of a series of listening sessions to help inform the state of Oregon's strategic plan to end hunger called the Roadmap to End Hunger.
You'll have an opportunity to learn more about the work of the Task Force, share about issues that are specific to you and your community, and offer ideas and suggestions for policy change. Food will be served, and all are welcome to attend!
Event Information:
This is a hybrid event - meaning you can attend in person or online!
To attend in person: 100 Longfellow St S, Vale, OR 97918 To attend remotely: Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84031963199
Please fill out this form if you're interested in attending, or learning more!
Bill Discount Program Starts October 15, 2024
Starting this fall, qualifying Eastern Oregon customers of Idaho Power can sign up for discounts on their bills each month. While the details of how to sign up for this program are still being finalized, we do know that customers will at the very least be able to sign up with the Idaho Power Company directly or through their local Community Action Agency.
Income Qualifications Customers do not need to have a social security number to apply or qualify. You can determine if your income and household size is at or below 60% SMI here, by scrolling down to Oregon. Learn more about the program.
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The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs will honor all veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces during its Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, in view of the Oregon State Capitol Building.
This event will feature remarks by dignitaries and special guests along with ceremonial elements including a color guard, singing of the national anthem, a wreath laying and the playing of "Taps."
The celebration will honor Oregon veterans of all eras and will be hosted at the Oregon State Capitol State Park located on Court Street Northeast in Salem — directly in front of the main entrance of the Oregon State Capitol Building.
The event is open to the public and uncovered seating will be provided for attendees. Accessible pathways and seating areas for those needing accommodations will also be provided. Attendees are reminded to plan accordingly for Oregon weather.
For those unable to attend, the event will also be livestreamed on ODVA’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/odvavet. If you have any questions about this event, please contact ODVA at (800) 692-9666 or visit www.oregon.gov/odva.
Recruitment will remain open until the positions are filled:
- Oregon Albacore Commission – 1 producer (P1), State at Large; 1 Handler (H2), State at Large
- Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission – 1- producer (P1), State at Large.
- Oregon Processed Vegetable Commission – 2 producers (P2, P5), State at Large.
- Oregon Sheep Commission –1 handler (H2), State at Large.
- Oregon Strawberry Commission – 1 producer (P3), State at Large.
- Oregon Sweet Cherry Commission – *1 producer (P4)
- *(Wasco and Hood River Counties) .
- Oregon Trawl Commission – 1 Handler (H1), State at Large.
- Oregon Wheat Commission – 1 Producer (P5), must reside "West of Cascades".
Learn more about the positions here.
Capitol Phone: 503-986-1460 Capitol Address: 900 Court St NE, H-475, Salem, OR 97301 Capitol Email: Rep.MarkOwens@oregonlegislature.gov Capitol Website: http://www.oregonlegislature.gov/owens
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