LOC Bulletin

The LOC Bulletin is your city's best resource for the most up-to-date coverage of important legislation, training, LOC resources, upcoming events, grant opportunities and more.

Each and every week the LOC Bulletin brings the latest news of interest to Oregon's cities directly to your email inbox.

Current Issue:

December 12, 2025

Past Issues:

December 5, 2025

  • Governor Issues Clean Energy Executive Order
  • LOC’s Elections Report Updated with Certified Results
  • Updated Model City Charter for Oregon Cities Now Available
  • UO Sustainable City Year Program Seeking City Partners
  • National Civic League Opens 2026 All-America City Award Applications

November 21, 2025

  • State Budget Remains Unbalanced, Shortfall Lessens
  • LOC Testifies Against Proposed Employment Rules
  • WRD, DEQ Combine to Implement HB 2169
  • 2025 Franchise Agreement Survey Report Now Available
  • LOC Sponsors the 2025 Business & The Environment Event

November 14, 2025

  • Register Now for a Strategic Planning Workshop Presented by the Coraggio Group
  • Oregon Employment Department Schedules Hearing on SB 916 Rules
  • Business Oregon Updates Process for Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund
  • LOC Sponsors the 2025 Business & The Environment Event

November 7, 2025

  • LOC’s Latest Elections Report Now Available
  • Applications Now Open for Housing Infrastructure Financing Program
  • State of the Cities Survey Due Next Friday
  • Applications Now Open for Housing Infrastructure Financing Program
  • 2026 Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards - Open for Nominations!

October 31, 2025

  • Applications Now Open for Housing Infrastructure Financing Program
  • OWRD Seeking Applications Grants and Loans Projects
  • Wildfire Programs Advisory Council Releases 2025 Annual Report
  • State of the Cities Survey Due Friday, November 14th
  • UTC Bulk Order Now Open!

October 24, 2025

  • State of the Cities Survey Due Friday, November 14
  • Action Needed: Push Back on OHNA Overreach!
  • Save the Date: LOC Hosting Webinar on Housing Infrastructure Financing Program (HIFP)
  • Applications Now Open for Housing Infrastructure Financing Program
  • Cities – LOC Wants Your Input on Potential Changes to SB 1537

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