Governor signs executive order reorganizing the economic development agency to deliver greater clarity and accountability; announces change in leadership

The 2008 Governor's Commuter Challenge is a pilot program for the 8,500 state employees who work in the Capitol Mall area. The Governor's goal for this Challenge is to reduce carbon by 500,000 pounds. Responding to rising gas prices and global warming, the Challenge encourages carpooling, biking, walking, vanpooling and using public transit for summer commuting.

Oregon will celebrate its 150th birthday in 2009. Planning for this big event has already begun. Check out the Oregon 150 Web site. You can share your thoughts and ideas with the planning team, sign up to receive e-mail updates, and learn how you can get involved.

This summit will focus on 10-year plans to end homelessness - what makes them work? Learn and share insights about practices and experiences on Housing First programs, homeless counts, and permanent supportive housing for Oregon homeless populations.

A Home for Hope: Oregon's 10-year plan to end homelessness

The Ending Homelessness Advisory Council's efforts reached an important milestone in June: the release of the state's 10-year plan.

EHAC's goals and strategies support local planning efforts and identify key areas where state government must take the lead in eliminating barriers and improving systems.

The plan sets goals and describes strategies in three areas: prevention and intervention, permanent housing with supportive services and system improvements.

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) as the governor's authorized allocator of the federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) announces two temporary changes to the 2007 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP).