Oregon businesses show little interest in program to add jobs
SALEM, Ore. Nearly two months after it was launched, a lending program created by Oregon lawmakers to help companies add workers has resulted in just two new jobs. The BOOST program was launched June 1 with authority to lend up to $4 million to businesses that can create new permanent full-time jobs in Oregon. The program also can issue $1 million in total grants, with up to $2,500 for each ...
TV ads, debates and a barbecue headline busy day in Oregon governor's race
Republican Chris Dudley wants to have all the legislators over for a barbecue. Democrat John Kitzhaber says he will tell the world Oregon is open for business. It was all part of the maneuvering in a busy day on the campaign trail.