Category Archives: State Government

Hillsboro and Oregon are moving to limit data center growth

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So why is Hillsboro in particular, and Oregon in general, such a hub for data center development? Oregon is among the top ten states in the US for housing the huge server farms.

Legislative News April 2024

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We asked a couple of our Oregon State Legislature representatives to offer their thoughts on the recently ended 2024 “Short Session” that began on February 5, and ended on March 7, and specifically what affects us in Cedar Mill.

WashCo News February 2024

• County, state consider financial support for Hillsboro Hops stadium
• LUT now administering liquor license applications
• Intel seeking permit for increased air pollution
• Join a Washington County board or commission
• County Strategic Plan update—comments sought

Community News January 2024

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• Community Club news
• Bales Cedar Mill Memories meetup
• Telehealth service for free COVID-19 antiviral medication extended to March 31
• MAX Service Disruptions will affect airport transit
• TVWD Fluoridation pausing for construction
• PGE rates going up
• Is Your Go Bag Ready to Go? Free seminar from Neighbors Ready!
• Neighbors Ready Preparedness Progress Survey
• Virtual Town Hall
• Public Affairs Forum
• Afterschool is Cool poster contest
• Prepare for Winter Driving
• Rabbit Rescue
• HERO Kids Registry
• Domestic partnerships for all Oregon couples
• Viva Village January news

Legislative News November 2023

• US Representative Suzanne Bonamici Town Halls
• State Representative Lisa Reynolds Town Hall

Road News October 2023

• Cornell Road Ribbon Cutting
• Sidewalk Repair Grant Program
• Keep your storm drains clear
• CHB/Barnes intersection unsafe for bicycles

In first year, 988 crisis line helps more people than ever

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Over the past year, Oregon’s 988 crisis call centers provided mental health support during more than 53,000 calls, texts and chats—a significant increase from before. Prior to the launch of 988 last summer, people called a 10-digit number to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which did not have texting or chat features.

Legislative news

• Reynolds Town Hall in the Park!
• Reynolds Legislative News
• Oregon gets nearly $700 million to expand broadband

2023 Legislative report

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• Lisa Reynolds Legislative Report
• Virtual Town Hall
• Town Hall in the Park!

Legislative News

• Lisa Reynolds Virtual Office Hours
• Joint Town Hall on Poverty Reduction for Families with Children
• Constituent Coffee with Washington County Commissioner Pam Treece

Legislative News February 2023

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• State Representative Lisa Reynolds
• State Senator Steiner

CPO News December 2022

December meeting: Beaverton Education Foundation; State Senator Elizabeth Steiner