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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
  • 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.
  • FEARsome Clinic -- a one-stop shop for foster kids

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    Most foster children don't come with a set of instructions or a detailed health history. But foster parents are required by the state to obtain assessments of a child's physical, oral, mental and developmental health within 30 days of a placement. Trying to coordinate all those doctors' visits in one month can add up to a bit of a time crunch.

    Learn how a Coos Bay clinic is helping local families.
  • 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.
  • Grant helps Troopers reduce roadway departure crashes

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    The Oregon Department of Transportation is supporting efforts to reduce certain kinds of crashes through roadway improvements and overtime enforcement on targeted roads around the state.

    Learn more about Troopers watching for distracted drivers, speeding and other factors contributing to roadway departure crashes.
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    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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