New Year, new laws. As 2020 dawns, these are some of the changes Oregonians will see. New Oregon Laws – In Effect Jan. 1 Single-use plastic bag ban HB 2509 Oregon’s single-use plastic bag ban takes effect Jan. 1. Single-use plastic bags are prohibited at retail locations and restaurants. People will be required to pay […]
2020
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20 for 2020
Looking ahead, the year in film looks fantastic
It’s horrible! The year 2019 is barely over and I’m already swooning for the movies coming out in 2020. I feel like I’m cheating on what turned out to be a fantastic year at the movies with the younger and newer upstart. That said: Holy hell! This new year has me way too excited for […]
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2019 Real Estate Market
The year in review
With Christmas lights adorning neighborhoods and businesses, our friends, colleagues and neighbors bustling about to the various festivities of the season, and shoppers rushing to find the perfect holiday gifts, we are at the ending of 2019, and a decade. And what an interesting year it has been. The threat of rising interest rates never […]
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Election Filings Begin for 2020 Races
With a big election year ahead, Oregon Secretary of State urges people to run
Those looking to hold public office can now join the race for positions up for election in the May 19, 2020 primary. Offices include U.S. President, U.S. Senator and U.S. Representative, plus Oregon Secretary of State, State Treasurer and Attorney General. A news release from the Oregon Secretary of State notes that 16 of Oregon’s […]