Tough economic times have severely reduced state revenues, forcing legislatures throughout the nation to make deep cuts in state budgets. Nearly half the states have found that temporary closures and furloughs are efficient ways to save precious tax dollars while preserving the important functions and services of state government.

To address its own budget cuts, Oregon's state government will close most agencies on ten Fridays that fall throughout the current two-year budget period. The Oregon Board of Pharmacy is one of these agencies. The closures will require all state employees to take mandatory unpaid furloughs on those days, saving Oregon's taxpayers about $2 million a day.

Our office will be closed on Friday, November 27, 2009. We regret any inconvenience this closure may cause, and we look forward to reopening on Monday morning, November 30, 2009.