Governor Brown sets vaccination targets to reopen Oregon

Governor Brown sets vaccination targets to reopen Oregon

SALEM, Ore. - Governor Kate Brown today announced vaccination targets to more fully reopen Oregon's economy, setting a 70% statewide goal to reach Oregonians 16 and older with a first dose to lift most Risk Level restrictions.

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Oregon Employment Forecast: Solid fundamentals, more uncertainty

Oregon Employment Forecast: Solid fundamentals, more uncertainty

The U.S. economic expansion turned 10 years old this summer, making it the longest expansion in recorded history. Locally, Oregon continues to add jobs and our unemployment rate remains at or near record lows. In addition, incomes are rising and initial claims for unemployment insurance (a measure of layoffs) are down. All told, the state’s economy continues to hit the sweet spot.

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