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The Oregon Cares Fund

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 14 May 2021

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Funds started being released again last week

Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 13 May 2021

The audit found that race was given priority, but women were not prioritized, and it was not documented how various factors weighed in or why specific businesses received grants over others.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 12 May 2021

The discussion to be held on June 1, focuses on building inclusive scientific communities for our shared future

Details: Written by By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press; Published: 12 May 2021

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Senate Bill 5172 creates a phased-in path toward full overtime pay for agricultural workers by 2024. For 2022, they ensure overtime pay for any time worked over 55 hours a week; 48 hours a week in 2023; and 40 hours a week by 2024.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 12 May 2021

Virlie Paglinawan, detail of “Hope,” 2021, charcoal, pastel and white ink on paper, 24” x 20” (Photo/PCC)

The exhibition opens on Monday, May 17 and runs through June 4 and includes a salon-style virtual showcase of two- and three-dimensional art and new media work

Details: Written by SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America; Published: 12 May 2021

Currently, tenants have until July, but under Senate Bill 282 tenants will have until Feb. 28, 2022.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 11 May 2021

Community-based organizations respond to the underlying issues that are feeding into this public health crisis: White supremacy

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 11 May 2021

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Attendees will hear directly from clinical trial participants and research professionals on what to expect from a clinical trial and the importance of participating

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 10 May 2021

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First doses will be offered until May 27, and in June, only second doses will be offered.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 07 May 2021

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Street Gallery, invites the public to an intergenerational art exhibit: “Crossing the Redline”

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