Gov. Brown announces return to in-person instruction for Oregon public schools

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Gov. Brown announces return to in-person instruction for Oregon public schools

SALEM, Ore. - Governor Kate Brown announced today she will be issuing an executive order to return Oregon public school students to the classroom. In a letter to the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department of Education, she directed all Oregon public schools to offer universal access to in-person instruction on or before the weeks of March 29 for K-5 students and April 19 for students in grades 6-12.

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Governor Kate Brown extends COVID-19 State of Emergency for 60-days

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Governor Kate Brown extends COVID-19 State of Emergency for 60-days

SALEM, Ore. - Governor Kate Brown extended her declaration of a state of emergency regarding COVID-19 for an additional 60 days, until September 4. “Oregon, you have a choice. What happens next is up to all of us,” said Kate Brown.

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Governor Brown aligns dates on dine-in prohibition with Stay Home, Save Lives order

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Governor Brown aligns dates on dine-in prohibition with Stay Home, Save Lives order

PORTLAND, Ore. - Governor Kate Brown today issued Executive Order 20-14, aligning the effective date for the prohibition on dine-in food and drink consumption in Oregon with that of her Stay Home, Save Lives order. The dine-in prohibition, originally established by Executive Order 20-07, will remain in effect until lifted by the Governor. Restaurants, bars, and other businesses can continue to serve food for take-out or delivery.

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Steen Sports Park closes gates in response to Governor's EO 20-12

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Steen Sports Park closes gates in response to Governor's EO 20-12

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Effective immediately, the gates to Steen Sports Park will be closed until further notice. In response to Governor Brown’s Executive Order No. 20-12 issued earlier today, Steen Sports Park and all facilities associated with the Park, will be closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus).

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Gov. Brown tightens social distancing measures, tells all Oregonians to "Stay Home, Save Lives"

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Gov. Brown tightens social distancing measures, tells all Oregonians to "Stay Home, Save Lives"

PORTLAND, Ore. - Governor Kate Brown today issued Executive Order 20-12, directing everyone in Oregon to stay at home to the maximum extent possible and adding to the list of businesses that will be temporarily closed to stem the spread of COVID-19 in Oregon. The order is effective immediately, and remains in effect until ended by the Governor.

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Gov. Brown issues order to stop residential evictions during COVID-19 crisis

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Gov. Brown issues order to stop residential evictions during COVID-19 crisis

SALEM, Ore. - Governor Kate Brown today issued Executive Order 20-11, placing a temporary moratorium on residential evictions for nonpayment in light of the public health emergency caused by the spread of coronavirus in Oregon. The order is effective for 90 days.

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Gov. Brown announces new orders for higher education

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Gov. Brown announces new orders for higher education

PORTLAND, Ore. - Governor Kate Brown today [March 18, 2020] announced an executive order directing Oregon's higher education institutions to move their curriculum to online learning, prohibiting in-person classroom interactions through April 28 as a way to prevent transmission of COVID-19.

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Gov. Brown extends statewide school closure until April 28

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Gov. Brown extends statewide school closure until April 28

PORTLAND, Ore. - Governor Kate Brown today announced an extension of Oregon’s statewide school closure to a total of six weeks, until April 28, and also issued further guidance for Oregon’s public schools. This follows on an initial two-week closure of Oregon's schools to end on March 31.

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Gov. Brown Signs Executive Order Creating the Oregon Wildfire Response Council

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Gov. Brown Signs Executive Order Creating the Oregon Wildfire Response Council

Medford, Ore. — Governor Kate Brown issued an executive order establishing the Oregon Wildfire Response Council and named Matt Donegan as Chair. The charge of the council is to evaluate Oregon's current system of response to large fires, and determine whether or not the current model is the best possible way to defend Oregon from the threat of wildfires. The council will issue a report in September 2019 to make recommendations for the future of Oregon's wildfire response infrastructure. 

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Governor Kate Brown Issues Executive Order Blocking Offshore Oil Drilling

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Governor Kate Brown Issues Executive Order Blocking Offshore Oil Drilling

Salem, OR — Governor Kate Brown today issued an executive order blocking offshore oil drilling off Oregon's coast. The executive order directs state agencies to protect Oregon's coastal economy by preventing activities associated with offshore oil and gas drilling.

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