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Governor Works On Timber Payments Plan
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – The financial problems in rural Oregon counties are now getting attention from the federal and state level, and county leaders say a solution needs to be found quickly. From county...
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Wyden Supports Local Tax
SALEM, Ore. — Senator Ron Wyden is weighing in on the budget issues being seen in counties where timber payments have been cut. Raising local taxes is one of seven principles he has submitted to a new...
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Speech Guest Spotlights Timber Payments
CAVE JUNCTION, Ore. – Rural Oregon counties struggling from the loss of federal timber payments will have a seat at the table during Tuesday’s State of the Union Address. Jennifer Phillipi, co-owner...
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Federal Timber Dollar Payments Expected
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday, the US Forest Service announced it will soon release $67.8 million in payments to 18 Oregon counties under the Secure Rural Schools program. Oregon is expected to receive...
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Curry County Sheriff to Step Down
GOLD BEACH, Ore. — After a long fight against budget cuts, and with resources in his department dwindling due to lack of funding, Curry County Sheriff John Bishop said he can’t physically handle it...
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