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February 21, 2025

Featured: Testimony Needed in Support of Governor's Housing Infrastructure Bill

Sharing your city’s unique perspective is essential to the overall goal of building needed infrastructure for housing.  

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Past Issues:

February 14, 2025

Featured: Call to Action: Urge Legislators to Prioritize Infrastructure Funding

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  • Feedback Needed on Governor’s Middle Housing Bill
  • Time is Now to Build Momentum for Transportation Funding Package
  • LOC Supports Bill Making it a Crime to Threaten a Public Official
  • 2025 State Shared Revenue Report Now Available
  • Submit Your City for an LOC City Award!
  • Register Now for Training on Mastering Media Interactions
  • SOLVE Supports Historic Cemeteries Spring Cleanups

February 7, 2025

Featured: Operator-in-Training Bill Needs Legislative Sponsors

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  • Action Needed on Labor Relations and Public Records Bills
  • Apply Now for Small City Allotment Grant
  • One Week Left to Register for the 2025 OLLG Winter Conference
  • Strengthen Your Skills with the LOC’s Budget Training!
  • Housing Land Advocates Conference is March 14
  • RARE AmeriCorps Program – Call for Host Organizations

January 31, 2025

Featured: White House Executive Orders May Impact Cities Across Oregon

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  • Join Us for a Webinar on Local CIP Funding
  • Remaining Cities to Submit Required Infrastructure Conditions and Mileage to ODOT
  • City Day an Amazing Success - Keep the Momentum Going!
  • Apply Now for a Water Source Protection Grant
  • Revenue Toolkit Webinar Scheduled for February 7

January 24, 2025

Featured: Legislative Session Off to a Fast Start

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  • City Action Needed as Federal Infrastructure Grants May Be in Jeopardy
  • Tax Exempt Municipal Bonds at Risk – Help Protect Them
  • Revenue Toolkit Webinar Scheduled for February 7
  • Strengthen Your Skills with the LOC’s Budget Training!
  • Applications for All-America City Award Now Open

January 17, 2025

Featured: Governor Releases FAQ on Executive Order Addressing Project Labor Agreements

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  • Registration Now Open for 2025 OLLG Winter Conference
  • Save the Date: Oregon Bridge Maintenance Workshop is April 8-10
  • Join Us for a President’s Regional Meeting
  • OCCMA Now Accepting 2025 Membership Registration
  • Registration Now Open for 2025 OMA Membership
  • Oregon Latinos in Local Government Opens 2025 Membership Drive

January 10, 2025

Featured: City Day at the Capitol is Fast Approaching - Here's How to Prepare

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  • Water Investment Survey Due Next Week
  • Oregon Local Revenue Tools Guidebook Now Available
  • Join Us for a President’s Regional Meeting
  • Scholarships Available for 2025 LOC Spring Conference
  • Nominations Open for LOC City Awards
  • Statewide Wildfire Maps Now Available
  • Federal Grant Programs Provide Range of Possibilities

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