On this day, January 1, 1921, During the boom times of the 1920s, the Montgomery Ward building opened in NW Portland. It has since been converted to office space and is now known as Montgomery Park.
Also on this day, January 1, 2002, No. 2 Oregon defeated No. 3 Colorado 38-16 in the Fiesta Bowl.
Also on this day, January 1, 2013, ten states kicked off the new year with a minimum wage rise of between 10 and 35 cents. The rises went into effect in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Missouri, Montana, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington.
Oregon State Senate will consider on September 22
Governor Kate Brown has now
submitted a list of state board and commission appointments to the Oregon Senate for confirmation.
“State board and commission members bring a diversity of backgrounds and life experiences to provide valuable insight into a wide range of issues facing state government," said Governor Brown. "Our policies, programs, and initiatives are stronger when diverse perspectives have been at the table helping to craft them. I appreciate the willingness of all these nominees to help us build a safer, stronger, and more just and equitable Oregon for all."
Included on the list are nominees for positions such as Public Employees Retirement Board, Board of Trustees for Oregon State University, State Marine Board, Teacher Standards and Practices Commission and more.
The Senate Rules Committee is scheduled to consider the nominations on September 22.
--Bruce Armstrong| Post Date: 2021-09-01 17:19:38 | Last Update: 2021-09-01 17:37:04 |
