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2005 news releases

2004 news releases

2003 news releases

2006-2007 news releases

DCBS divisions' news releases


2005 news releases

December 8 Oregon wins federal funds to expand online building permits program .pdf November 14 State fines Marsh USA $75,000 for over billing public clients .pdf November 3 Public hearing set on proposed merger of malpractice insurers .pdf September 22 Oregon workers' compensation premiums to remain flat next year; state fees to drop .pdf August 29 Construction claims task force appointed .pdf August 19 Learn how to run a small business successfully in Oregon: Small Business Fair September 17 .pdf August 12 Oregon investors to receive restitution from Waddell & Reed .pdf July 19 New bill to deliver protections for homeowner insurance consumers .pdf July 18 New Oregon OSHA administrator appointed .pdf July 13 Legislation enhances protection for workers severly injured on the job July 12 State regulators and homebuilders call for study of construction defects and contractor liability insurance .pdf July 12 Work safely outdoors when it's hot June 28 Summer should include safety for young workers June 24 Oregonians warned about People in Profit System (PIPS) .pdf June 20 Teens win cash in financial knowledge essay contest .pdf May 25 State launches e-permitting portal: BuildingPermits.Oregon.gov .pdf May 23 New rules clarify how insurance agents are paid May 12 U.S. Department of Labor recognizes Oregon for workplace safety and health May 11 State advises caution when changing funeral plan accounts .pdf May 3 Building Codes Division recruiting members for new rulemaking committee .pdf April 13 Governor Kulongoski Signs Bills to Simplify Business Requirements .pdf April 1 High-school students to compete for cash with essays about investing .pdf March 31 New building codes take effect in Oregon .pdf March 30 Oregon workplace fatality data for 2004 .pdf March 18 Waki to be Small Business Ombudsman for Workers' Compensation .pdf March 16 New rules enhance protection of long-term-care insurance consumers February 16 Finance and Corporate Securities Division releases warning about Cambridge Financials, Trafalgar Group, Financial Advisors February 10 Oregon OSHA issues safety advisory on metal halide lamps February 4 DCBS divisions join activities, expo, to help seniors and their Baby Boomer children .pdf January 31 May 11 marks Safety Break for Oregon January 28 Oregonians may qualify to have disability claims reassessed January 21 Philomath sawmill recognized for worker safety January 19 Oregonians encouraged to "Get Smart" about insurance January 13 Refund anticipation loans -- what consumers need to know .pdf January 6 Workers' Memorial scholarship application deadline March 1 OR-OSHA introduces new class to teach vehicle safety for workers 2005 Governor's Safety and Health (GOSH) conference open for registration


2004 news releases

December 17 State agency data-backup system earns kudos from editors of technology magazine .pdf December 15 Oregon workers' compensation costs drop to 42nd in the nation .pdf December 2 State seeks public comment on insurance agent compensation Noveber 30 Skanska recognized for safety at Bend-Redmond hospital projects November 18 Oregon expects to join multi-state, federal settlement on UnumProvident claims handling November 10 Oil-investment con man sentenced in Denver .pdf October 28 Eugene Water & Electric Board recognized for workplace safety October 22 State offers help with Medicare drug card questions October 22 Oregon drivers spend less than average for auto insurance October 20 State to investigate charges of insurance bid-rigging, relating practices October 5 2005 GOSH Conference aims to improve workplace safety September 28 Oregon's Workers' Compensation success story continues September 27 State orders Salem man to stop selling insurance September 23 New rule protects consumers from unsuitable insurance products September 23 Oregon adopts new statewide building codes .pdf September 2 New Web site helps contractors find liability insurance August 12 Monmouth resident receives Workers Memorial Scholarship .pdf August 6 Oregon OSHA and Portland General Electric collaborate for worker safety .pdf August 6 Oregon OSHA offers Consultation Services to employers .pdf August 4 Oregon fights phony insurance policies July 30 Portland employer cited by Oregon OSHA for death of worker .pdf July 28 State officials warn of oil-investment scam directed at seniors .pdf July 21 State financial services regulator announces staff appointments .pdf July 16 Working Safely in the Heat .pdf July 12 Remodeling? You´ll need permits now to sell your home later .pdf June 30 Returning soldiers shouldn´t face auto insurance penalty June 25 State Division of Finance and Corporate Securities hires deputy administrator .pdf June 22 Georgia-Pacific in Toledo honored for workplace safety .pdf June 22 Yorke & Curtis recognized for worker safety .pdf June 18 State streamlines mutual fund filings with new Internet-based process .pdf June 4 Students win cash prizes from state for essays about financial knowledge .pdf June 1 Five tips for summer safe decks, balconies, and porches .pdf May 27 Homeowners invited to comment on insurance problems at Eugene forum May 25 Governor Kulongoski announces streamlined rules to boost wind energy development in Oregon May 3 State revokes Bend-area mortgage broker’s license .pdf - December 2003 order .pdf - April 2004 order .pdf April 20 State offers teen prize money in essay contest .pdf April 13 Fact-finding hearing set for contractor liability insurance March 22 Homeowners invited to comment on insurance problems at Portland forum March 1 Governor's plan cuts rural doctors' professional liability insurance costs .pdf February 24 Oregon workplace injury and illness rates decline in 2003 .pdf January 14 Marvin Wood Products receives VPP safety recognition .pdf January 13 Oregonians encouraged to "Get Smart About Insurance" in the new year


2003 news releases

December 5 Survey sheds light on business attitude toward regulations November 19 New Internet directory offers “one-stop” access to information on state-issued licenses and permits October 21 Oregon regulatory streamlining efforts called "national model" .pdf Notice to employers on 2004 workers' compensation costs .pdf September 23 Governor cites government efficiency and successful reforms in announcing reduced workers compensation costs for 2004 .pdf July 7 Ombudsman named to assist injured workers .pdf April 21 State releases workplace fatality numbers for 2002 .pdf


2006-2007 news releases

2006-2007 news releases


DCBS divisions' news releases

Building Codes Division Division of Finance & Corporate Securities Insurance Division OR-OSHA Workers' Compensation Division

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