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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 17 February 2022

The Center for Responsible Lending and a coalition of 51 small business advocates submitted a letter to Congress today calling for fair treatment for microbusinesses seeking forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program loans

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 17 February 2022

Korede Alabi started his 2-year term last month

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 16 February 2022

HB 4133 A will give Oregonians more options for how they register to vote, increasing efficiency and accessibility

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 14 February 2022

Multnomah County and Metro have launched two new tax programs for the greater Portland community that will help fund housing services and establish a tuition-free preschool program.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 14 February 2022

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici

Oregon received $289 million from the two rounds of Emergency Rental Assistance Program funding, but the state faces a shortfall in the wake of the omicron variant.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 11 February 2022

The month-long activities will culminate in Linfield University's first-ever Black Wall Street, a festival for Black artists, craftspeople and restaurateurs to promote and sell their goods on the McMinnville campus

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 08 February 2022

Participants will be compensated for their time.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 07 February 2022

Oregon State Seal

Oregon Parks and Recreation will also celebrate its 100th year of state parks with online presentations and tours

Black History Month 2022

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 07 February 2022

"Allensworth: Realization and Resurrection of an African American Dream" online exhibit

Hidden history and stories revealed throughout Black History Month in this list of online events.

Hawthorne Bridge

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 07 February 2022

As many as eight lifts of the drawbridge will be required during the inspection, which each lift lasting 10 to 15 minutes

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