Oregon's Helping Hand
Payday loan legislation gets final approval from Governor, Vows to block any attempts to water down the protections
Kulongoski's leadership brought together Democratic and Republican leaders to pass protections against exploitive payday loans during the recent special session.
» April 28, 2006 - Front Page News, Oregon's Helping Hand
Kulongoski Expanding Access to Fresh Foods for Those on Food Assistance
Governor Kulongoski is continuing his efforts to reduce hunger in Oregon by pushing to expand the Farm Direct Nutrition program that provides locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables to women and children in need of food assistance. As MedfordNews.com noted: When the 2007 session of the legislature convenes next January, the Governor will include a budget increase for the program,...
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» April 17, 2006 - Front Page News, Oregon's Helping Hand
Governor Kicks Off Annual State Employees Food Drive
Governor Kulongoski has actively continued his efforts to reduce hunger in Oregon and ensure that all Oregonians are able to have adequate nutrition. While the Governor kicked off his Annual State Employees Food Drive this month, he set a goal of collecting 3.5 million pounds of food for distribution to needy people through the Oregon Food Bank Network. The Oregon...
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» January 23, 2006 - Front Page News, Oregon's Helping Hand
Governor Ted Kulongoski and Attorney General Hardy Myers lend a helping hand to low income Oregonians as winter approaches.
Governor Ted Kulongoski and Attorney General Hardy Myers announced nearly $12 million in grants for home weatherization and bill paying assistance for low income Oregonians. In addition both offices have launched a new website to help Oregonians access information about energy assistance programs as well as energy saving, and cost-saving strategies. (www.warmoregon.org)...
» November 29, 2005 - Front Page News, Oregon's Helping Hand
Governor Kulongoski Declares October 16 – 23 “Oregon Harvest Week”
Governor Ted Kulongoski announces “Oregon Harvest Week.” This week will be fill of event designed to spotlight the hunger problem in Oregon and to work to end it. “Oregon Harvest Week” is a partnership between the Governor, the Oregon Food Bank, and local government and community leaders. Each day during the week, partners will hold events throughout the state to...
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» November 29, 2005 - Front Page News, Oregon's Helping Hand
Governor honors Fred Meyer for their commitment to working with Oregon to End Hunger in Oregon
Governor Ted Kulongoski awarded Fred Meyer Stores with the Mahonia Food Industry Award for Hunger Relief for their work with As part of Harvest Week 2005, honored Fred Meyer Stores with the Oregon Food Bank as part of the Fresh Alliance program. The Mahonia Food Industry Award for Hunger Relief is a new award as part of Harvest Week to...
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» November 29, 2005 - Front Page News, Oregon's Helping Hand
Governor Kulongoski Works to Improves Access to Affordable Childcare for Working Families
In the Past legislative Session the Governor took several major steps to increase access to affordable childcare to working families throughout Oregon. Governor Ted Kulongoski signed several bills into law designed to help employers and parents work together and improve childcare throughout Oregon. In addition the Governor announced the release an important study showing how big a part of Oregon’s...
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» November 29, 2005 - Front Page News, Oregon's Helping Hand