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2009 news releases
 August 5, 2009
Oregon enhances e-permitting services .pdf
 
July 30, 2009
Governor Kulongoski signs bills to help Oregonians facing financial hardship .pdf
 
July 21, 2009
New tool helps consumers make cost-effective medical decisions .pdf
 
July 20, 2009
Building Codes Division proposes rule for quick approval of small wind turbines .pdf
 
July 17, 2009
Workers' Memorial Scholarships awarded for 2009 .pdf
 
July 13, 2009
Summer fun may bring unique insurance needs.pdf
 
July 9, 2009
Department completes Twin Oaks investigation.pdf
 
July 8, 2009
Teresa Miller named Insurance Division administrator.pdf
 
July 7, 2009
State issues orders against mortgage brokers, loan originators.pdf
 
July 6, 2009
Oregonians may gualify for Nationwide insurance class-action settlement.pdf
 
July 1, 2009
Rising temperatures increase risks for workers.pdf
 
June 25, 2009
State finalizes agreement with Prosper Marketplace over sales of unregistered securities.pdf
 
June 3, 2009
State revokes licenses of two mortgage companies.pdf
 
May 18, 2009
Patrick Allen named acting administrator of Building Codes Division.pdf
 
May 8, 2009
Department trims Regence request for rate increase.pdf
 
May 7, 2009
Oregon already has consumer protections proposed nationally by health insurers.pdf
 
May 1, 2009
Oregon OSHA encourages employers to prepare for pandemic flu.pdf
 
April 28, 2009
Governor Kulongoski signs legislation to help Oregonians pay for health care premiums.pdf
 
April 27, 2009
Oregon medical malpractice insurance rates continue decrease.pdf
 
April 23, 2009
 State bans Portland-area mortgage loan originator.pdf
 
April 23, 2009
State town hall will address questions about Oregon Medical Insurance Pool coverage.pdf
 
April 7, 2009
Event to help homeowners prevent foreclosure.pdf
 
April 7, 2009
Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) program awarded 2009 grant funding.pdf
 
March 31, 2009
Preferred Health Plan to exit Oregon market.pdf
 
March 24, 2009
Oregonians to receive assistance with health insurance premiums .pdf
 
March 18, 2009
 
March 10, 2009
Oregon announces 2008 workplace deaths .pdf
 
March 10, 2009
State to crack down on debt management practices .pdf
 
March 6, 2009
Trouble paying insurance premiums? Do not make rash decisions .pdf
 
March 4, 2009
Homeowners should be wary of loan modification offers .pdf
 
March 3, 2009
Oregon home insurance costs below national average .pdf
 
February 26, 2009
State issues fines, orders in mortgage fraud case .pdf
 
February 20, 2009
Silver Falls Bank closed, Citizens Bank to acquire deposits.pdf
 
February 13, 2009
Pinnacle Bank closed, acquired by Washington Trust Bank .pdf
 
February 10, 2009
Employers to celebrate Safety Break for Oregon May 13 .pdf
 
January 30, 2009
 
January 26, 2009
2009 Oregon GOSH Conference coming to Portland .pdf
 
January 16, 2009
 
 
2008 news releases
December 30, 2008
Insurer fined for improperly denying health claims. pdf
 
December 29, 2008
State issues fines, enforcement order in two mortgage lending cases .pdf
 
December 29, 2008
State orders unlicensed California broker-dealer to cease and desist .pdf
 
December 23, 2008
Repeat securities offender convicted of securities crime .pdf
 
December 18, 2008
Workers' Compensation Division adopts permanent rules on medical fees.pdf
 
December 8, 2008
How can I keep health insurance if I lose my job? .pdf
 
December 5, 2008
 
December 5, 2008
 
November 26, 2008
Community banks increase deposits, remain a safe place for your money.pdf
 
November 25, 2008
Are you insured for winter weather?.pdf
 
November 10, 2008
No more "free lunch" with Medicare sales.pdf
 
November 3, 2008
Department releases national study on workers' compensation premium rates.pdf
 
October 30, 2008
State orders Bankers Life to change annuity practices.pdf
 
October 20, 2008
State denies license, orders mortgage broker to cease and desist.pdf
 
October 17, 2008
State orders Salem-area collection agency to cease and desist.pdf
 
October 15, 2008
Workers' Compensation Division files proposed rules on medical fees.pdf
 
October 15, 2008
Insurance Division administrator stepping down.pdf
 
October 13, 2008
State warns consumers about lending scam.pdf
 
October 13, 2008
Medicare Plan Annual Notice of Change Letters.pdf
 
October 2, 2008
State launches financial information Web site for Oregonians.pdf
 
October 2, 2008
Building Codes Division takes action to allow water conservation in commercial buildings.pdf
 
September 30, 2008
Oregon OSHA adopts new employee involvement rule.pdf
 
September 25, 2008
Two former business partners convicted on fraud charges.pdf
 
September 24, 2008
AIG policyholders should be careful if approached to replace policies.pdf
 
September 23, 2008
State revokes Portland insurance agent license.pdf
 
September 22, 2008
State issues cease-and-desist orders for unregistered securities.pdf
 
September 16, 2008
Oregon AIG policyholders are safe, Insurance Division says.pdf
 
September 15, 2008
Building Codes Division announces next steps in e-permitting.pdf
 
September 11, 2008
Oregon workers' compensation costs continue to decrease.pdf
 
September 10, 2008
Oregon OSHA to increase tower crane inspections.pdf
 
September 5, 2008
Oregon OSHA to partner with Oregon Restaurant Association.pdf
 
August 20, 2008
Oregon to receive $352,588 in HealthMarkets settlement.pdf
 
August 15, 2008
State revokes registration of Gresham collection agency.pdf
 
August 14, 2008
Dallas retirement home awarded Oregon OSHA grant.pdf
 
August 13, 2008
State takes enforcement action against four mortgage brokers.pdf
 
July 30, 2008
Department looking for claimants in 1980s securities case.pdf
 
July 28, 2008
State orders Eugene pawnbroker to cease illegal operations.pdf
 
July 14, 2008
Oregon Building Codes Division takes action to support water conservation.pdf
 
July 1, 2008
Regence rate increase to be discussed at hearing.pdf
 
June 19, 2008
Oregon receives more money to counsel people with Medicare.pdf
 
May 27, 2008
 
May 14, 2008
Oregon announces 2007 workplace deaths.pdf
 
May 14, 2008
State announces additional steps to help homeowners.pdf
 
May 7, 2008
State adds new data to hospital costs Web site .pdf
 
May 6, 2008
National study highlights Oregon workers' compensation system.pdf
 
April 24, 2008
 
April 18, 2008
 
April 11, 2008
Office of Regulatory Streamlining names new leader.pdf
 
April 7, 2008
Oregon workers to be remembered April 28.pdf
 
April 2, 2008
 
March 18, 2008
Now is the time to review your flood insurance needs.pdf
 
March 17, 2008
Oregon receives grant money for foreclosure counseling and assistance.pdf 
 
February 26, 2008
Oregon OSHA releases findings in wind turbine collapse.pdf
 
February 19, 2008
Employers to celebrate Safety Break for Oregon May 14.pdf
 
January 16, 2008
Sandy man gets jail sentence for multiple theft, fraud charges.pdf
 
January 8, 2008
State orders Springfield couple to cease and desist.pdf
 
January 4, 2008
State expands Quick Permits to Eastern Oregon.pdf
 
January 2, 2008
 
 
2007 news releases
December 31, 2007
Check-cashing regulations take effect Jan. 1, 2008.pdf
 
December 14, 2007
New Identity Theft law has Jan. 1, 2008 deadline.pdf
 
December 7, 2007
State issues emergency insurance order.pdf
 
November 26, 2007
Oregon financial regulator receives national reaccreditation.pdf
 
November 13, 2007
DCBS taps Scott Kipper of Louisiana to lead Insurance Division.pdf
 
October 23, 2007
State launches education campaign for seniors and their families. pdf
 
October 1, 2007
 
September 25, 2007
DCBS names communications director. pdf
 
September 18, 2007
Workers’ compensation costs to decrease in 2008.pdf
 
September 14, 2007
 
August 30, 2007
State Commission recognizes SHIBA program volunteers. pdf
 
August 20, 2007
Event offers tools for small-business success.pdf
 
August 16, 2007
State issues fines, enforcement orders in 4 mortgage lending cases.pdf
 
August 9, 2007
Department offers advice to help consumers avoid foreclosure.pdf
 
August 2, 2007
Web site helps consumers compare hospital costs.pdf
July 12, 2007
Restitution Eligibility in $325 million Ameriquest settlement.pdf
 
July 5, 2007
American International Group (AIG) companies fined for violating insurance, workers’ comp laws.pdf
 
June 20, 2007
State orders $46,000 in fines against promoters of illegal mortgage rescue scheme.pdf
 
June 12, 2007
Salem adds e-permitting.pdf
 
June 12, 2007
State administrator to become Pennsylvania insurance commissioner.pdf
 
June 7, 2007
State issues fines, enforcement orders in 2 mortgage lending cases .pdf
 
June 5, 2007
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and State of Oregon permanently put investment adviser out of business.pdf
 
June 5, 2007
E-permitting available in Newberg, Yamhill County.pdf
 
May 25, 2007
Oregon SHIBA receives federal grant.pdf
 
May 17, 2007
State identifies most common investment scams.pdf
 
May 15,2007
State warns consumers about sweepstakes scam.pdf
 
May 7, 2007
Yachats couple sentenced for operating investment scheme.pdf
 
May 2, 2007
Governor signs E-permitting legislation to streamline construction permitting.pdf
 
April 30, 2007
Oregon announces 2006 workplace deaths.pdf
 
April 30, 2007
State offers building codes online.pdf
 
April 25, 2007
State revokes La Grande stockbroker's license.pdf
 
April 17, 2007
State orders two mortgage providers to stop illegal activity.pdf
 
April 12, 2007
Marion County offers online building permits.pdf
 
April 6, 2007
Corvallis to offer electronic permitting.pdf
 
March 28, 2007
State adopts new building codes April 1.pdf
 
March 13, 2007
Fifth-annual Safety Break for Oregon slated for May 9.pdf
 
March 12, 2007
State orders company to stop selling securities in Oregon.pdf
 
March 8, 2007
Governor, legislators introduce new protections against identity theft.pdf
 
March 6, 2007
Lake Oswego introduces e-permits.pdf
 
March 6, 2007
Cannon Beach expands its e-permitting services.pdf
 
March 6, 2007
Directory provides one-stop shopping for license information.pdf
 
March 5, 2007
State fines health insurers $70,000.pdf
 
February 5, 2007
Cannon Beach adds new e-permitting services
.pdf
 
January 24, 2007
E-building permit program among 31 bills to simplify regulations.pdf
 
January 18, 2007
State to strengthen regulation of mortgage lenders.pdf
 
January 12, 2007
Task force makes recommendations to improve Oregon's construction environment.pdf
 
2006 news releases
December 21
Oregon closes potential gaps in payday lending legislation - new rules to further protect consumers from high-cost loans .pdf
 
November 30
Eugene, Springfield, and Lane counties join state's online permitting site .pdf
 
November 2
Department releases national study on workers’ compensation premium rates  .pdf
 
October 9
Oregon to pursue nation's first statewide online permitting service .pdf
 
September 27
Employers to pay less for workers' compensation in 2007 .pdf
 
September 21
Oregon takes additional steps to protect consumers from high-cost loans .pdf
 
August 18
Event offers tools for small-business success .pdf
 
August 3
Oregon City joins BuildingPermits.Oregon.gov .pdf
 
August 1
Department issues FAQs on insurance credit scoring .pdf

Television, radio campaign to hit airwaves - Campaign to promote payday loan alternatives for consumers .pdf
 
July 27
Governor promotes consumer-friendly payday loan alternatives .pdf

July 17
Governor Kulongoski directs new mental health parity rules

July 12
Teens win cash awards in state essay contest .pdf

July 11
DCBS names communications director .pdf

July 5
Oregon to receive nearly $260,000 in Wachovia settlement .pdf

June 5
Oregon OSHA cites Boise Cascade for death of worker

May 24
Oregon OSHA provides consultation services to help employers

May 9
State to hold forum on mortgage lending .pdf

May 8
Oregon workplace deaths set a record low .pdf

March 7
State warns consumers about 'senior specialists' .pdf

February 21
State files cease-and-desist order against K-Falls alarm company .pdf

January 23
Oregonians to receive $1.5 million restitution under settlement with Ameriquest .pdf

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