Alum:It's a small school in a small town, so I wouldn't expect a huge social scene. But it has great character and professors know you by name and the students are very inviting and friendly. The campus is clean and beautiful, well kept. Finding housing off campus can be a struggle...
Historically, rent control laws have followed periods of economic inflation or severe housing supply shortage. The aim of these policies is to maintain a base of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income tenants. Some cities in the US have had various forms of rent control for at least ...
“And it’ll be a lot better for (my wife) because she can go over there and turn the heat up when she wants to.” The county program launched in 2022 with $500,000 in one-time funding as a pilot to assist low-income families in high-pollutant neighborhoods. It ...
When the pandemic hit, priorities shifted. OFMA became an essential funnel of information to farmers markets and helped share best practices for operating during COVID-19. Because of OFMA’s leadership during this time, many markets were able to stay open and operate with more stability and su...
Oregon’s proposed plan would allow state residents to finance college tuition and fees through a percentage of their future income. Last week we talked about a venture capital company that plans to help students and graduates pay for higher education by providing funds in...
If your household income is less than 115 percent of the median income for your area, and you have a 640 credit score, you may qualify. USDA loans have low interest rates and closing costs. You'll pay mortgage insurance for the life of the loan, but the rates are low, and you don'...
Environmental Quality announced Wednesday the suspension of the Clean Vehicle Rebate Program that has disbursed more than $71 million over five years to help people buy or lease roughly 25,000 of those vehicles. A fifth of the rebates went to low- and moderate-income households, s...
The former Nike executive also highlighted the need to expand housing options to keep people recovering from drug addiction off the street, support the Multnomah County Detention Center to make sure it remains fully staffed and foster an effective county board. ...
As of February 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Critical Care Nurse in Oregon is$88,000. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of$66,985to a high of$114,364, with most professionals earning between$77,000and$101,800. ...
Banking and housing regulators. All of them are pushing to expand sustainable homeownership for those who need it most. They want to close the racial homeownership gap. And they want more first-time homebuyers, especially in low- and middle-income families. ...