June 13, 2022 For more information: Shelley M. Snow, Communications, 503-881-5362 SALEM – The public is invited to review a draft amendment to the Oregon Highway Plan that will guide the state in using tolling as a way to raise funds for transportation system improvements. The comment period is open until August 1. Read the draft amendment here (PDF): OHP Policy Amendment…

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Drivers are holding on to cars and trucks longer to avoid high prices on replacements and an inventory shortage at dealerships https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-average-age-of-vehicles-on-u-s-roadways-hits-a-record-12-2-years-11653303602

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NEWS RELEASEApplication Deadline June 7, 2022: DEQ Grant Funds Available to Replace and Retrofit Diesel Equipment May 18, 2022, The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is providing approximately $8 million in grant funding for diesel equipment owners to replace older and more polluting diesel engines with new, cleaner technologies and exhaust control retrofits. The program is designed to help address the health…

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https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2022/05/oregon-sets-rates-employees-employers-will-pay-for-paid-leave.html

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https://www.wsj.com/articles/used-car-buyers-are-seeing-relief-on-once-soaring-prices-11652529601?st=5mug8mfvnelf7mk&reflink=share_mobilewebshare

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https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2022/05/oregon-adopts-permanent-rules-to-protect-workers-from-heat-wildfire-smoke.html

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https://www.mycentraloregon.com/2022/05/07/paid-leave-oregon-launches/ The Oregon Employment Department’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance program is now “Paid Leave Oregon.” When it launches next year, Paid Leave Oregon will allow workers to take paid time off for some of life’s most important moments. This includes: Family leave – to care for a family member with a serious illness or injury, or to…

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If you did not operate in Georgia or Maryland in the first quarter of 2022, you can disregard this message. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORDOT/bulletins/314fcec For the jurisdictions and periods below, IFTA-licensed motor carriers were able to purchase tax-free fuel and travel non-taxable miles. Note: All mileage and fuel records must be maintained during the tax-free periods. Georgia (GA): All fuel types and…

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The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is providing approximately $8 million in grant funding for diesel equipment owners to replace older and more polluting diesel engines with new, cleaner technologies and exhaust control retrofits. The program is designed to help address health and environmental impacts from diesel emissions in Oregon. Business, government and tribal diesel equipment owners across the…

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