Jackson County Republican Women

08/04/2023

"The Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) has surpassed its July 2019-2024 Statewide Housing Plan to triple the funding for affordable housing. The funding will now support up to 25,000 homes throughout Oregon."

The Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) has surpassed its July 2019-2024 Statewide Housing Plan to triple the funding for affordable housing.

07/31/2023

A new addition to our local economy!

Construction on a new Amazon warehouse is set to begin on Aug. 7 and local economic experts are looking forward to seeing the project benefit the southern Oregon community.

07/28/2023

"The 2023 session's clarion call for housing brought forth a variety of legislation that reflected the broad and deep housing needs of our state. It was an attempt to attack the issue on many fronts, but was it enough to get the housing production flywheel spinning?"

Legislators approved a wide range of programs to address the housing crisis at different friction points, but buildable land could remain a problem

07/25/2023

Stay prepared during fire season.

In fire season, experts want you to be prepared to evacuate in an emergency. If this week has proved anything, with grass fires across the Rogue Valley, it’s that you never know when disaster might strike. That’s why making sure you’re prepared for a worst-case scenario is vital. The Rogue Val...

07/20/2023

New 3D-printed affordable housing development coming to West Medford:

MEDFORD, Ore. – Access hosted a presentation Saturday on the progress of the new 3D-printed affordable housing development coming to West Medford. New Spirit Village is set to be the first-ever 3D-printed housing development in Southern Oregon and will house people displaced by the 2020 fires. “...

07/18/2023

Candidate tracker for 2024:

Reagan Knopp's candidate tracker will be a subscriber perk for OR360 members.

07/13/2023

Who's ready for the fair?

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – The Jackson County Fair is less than a week away, and preparations have already begun. Starting next Wednesday, July 12th, and going until Sunday, July 16th, there will be live performances, attractions, and of course all things deep fried at the Jackson County Expo. There ar...

07/11/2023

"Senate Bill 611 was signed into law by governor Tina Kotek."

Read more!

https://www.kdrv.com/news/top-stories/governor-kotek-signs-sb-611-into-law/article_20b7382e-1db4-11ee-9476-734996670497.html

07/08/2023

"For those who live on what is considered forest land or grazing land, property taxes will be more expensive this year."

If you live on what is considered forest land or grazing land, your property tax will be more expensive this year. Under senate bill 762 the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) is required to provide fire services for these lands.

07/04/2023

Have a safe and blessed 4th of July!

06/29/2023

"State officials said that the Oregon Senate approved a bill on Wednesday that creates a misdemeanor penalty for fentanyl possession.

A pair of bills related to drug possession and addiction services access passed the Oregon Senate on Wednesday, according to state officials.

06/26/2023

Volunteer opportunity!

JACKSONVILLE, Ore. – One of the Rogue Valley’s favorite summertime events is just a couple of weeks away. But before it gets here, the Children’s Festival could use a little community help. The Storytelling Guild’s iconic festival — now in its 57th year — welcomes everyone to the Britt G...