Tag Archives: Liability Protection

Oregon bill grants more coronavirus legal protections to schools getting ready to reopen

A bill passed by Oregon lawmakers during the special session last month may play a big role in how schools reopen to in-person learning over the next few months. House Bill 4402 was passed during the state’s third special session on December 21, 2020. Source: Oregon bill grants more coronavirus legal protections to schools getting […]
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What’s inside the $900 billion stimulus package

State Library Ed. Note: If you cannot access this story via the link below, state employees can access this Washington Post story HERE via the State Library’s subscription to the US Newstream database. Alternatively, state employees can contact us for access: LibraryHelp.SLO@slo.oregon.gov or 503-378-8800. Jobless benefits, aid to small businesses, stimulus checks and money for vaccine distribution are in. Aid for […]
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In a swift session, lawmakers pass pandemic-relief package

The four bills passed in the one-day session will help renters, landlords, restaurants and schools while propping up existing pandemic programs. The work is expected to continue next year. In Salem, and the rest of Oregon, renters will keep roofs over their heads, landlords will have more cash coming in, schools will be less worried […]
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Third special session begins with protests, ends with COVID aid 

The Legislature held its third special session of 2020 on Monday, amid a pandemic and violent protests at the Capitol organized by a right-wing group. A protest organized by the Patriot Prayer group attracted over 100 people, who at one point forced their way into a side door of the Capitol. Some smashed glass doors […]
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Gomberg: Special Session Announced

It has been another big week of news across the country and in Oregon! Governor Kate Brown issued a video statement Monday as the first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine began arriving at Oregon hospitals. A light at the end of a still-long tunnel ahead. Source: Gomberg: Special Session Announced | Opinion | thenewsguard.com

Legislature will hold special session about — and amid — pandemic

After weeks of negotiations with lawmakers, Gov. Kate Brown announced a one-day special session of the Legislature will be held Monday to deal with COVID-19 related issues. The need for state action has grown in recent weeks as Congress has failed to come up with a bill extending several key programs on unemployment, a eviction […]
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