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Joint CDC and FDA Statement on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

The following statement is attributed to Dr. Peter Marks, director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research and Dr. Anne Schuchat, Principal Deputy Director of the CDC:

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has asked all of the state’s vaccine providers to immediately stop administering the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, per the announcement from the U.S. CDC and FDA this morning.

As of April 12, the U.S. CDC and FDA are reviewing data involving six reported U.S. cases of a rare and severe type of blood clot in individuals after receiving the J&J vaccine.

Collection of American Native Churches Take Federal Government to Court over Cannabis and Mushrooms

KM SPIRITUAL COLLECTIVE CONFEDERATION et al v. UNITED STATES et al

(SALEM, Ore.) - A civil grievance case was filed Thursday, March 25th, 2021 with Washington DC Federal Court by members of the Kautantowit's Mecautea (KM) Spiritual Collective Confederation. The KM Spiritual Collective Confederation (KMSCS) represents several American Native churches.

Those behind this movement call it “The Grand Case.” It has been in the works for several years as more injustices surfaced and solutions were sought after.

COVID-19 Continues to Challenge Health of Oregonians

The risk of "catching COVID" is far from over. Be Vigilant.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - There are two new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,385, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. today.

There are 521 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 in Oregon, bringing the state total to 165,524 cases.

DA Mike Schmidt Testifies in Support of Ending Mandatory Minimum Sentences

"Ballot Measure 11 was born during an era when many now misguided practices were ascendant in the criminal justice system."

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt testified in support of Oregon Senate Bill 401, which would convert mandatory minimum sentences for specified felonies other than murder to presumptive sentences.

“Senate Bill 401... simply returns control over sentencing to judges."

What`s Happening in the Hemp Industry: Disruptive Innovation Examples

COVID-19 has not had a drastic effect on the hemp business sphere.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Owing to the passage of the 2014 and 2018 farm bills, industrial hemp became available as an agricultural commodity in the United States.

Industrial hemp, which is sourced from the cannabis sativa species, is used all over the globe to manufacture various consumer products. In 2019, the hemp industry reached $5 billion in annual revenue.

5 Steps to Open a Dental Office in Salem

Before you open your dental office, here are five things you must do.

(SALEM, Ore.) - If you’re reading this, then odds are you’ve been working as a dentist for a while now and are ready to finally open your own practice.

With your experience and determination, the next step is to start your own business and start having more control over the types of services people can have when taking care of their teeth.

31 Percent Increase in Oregon COVID Cases

Oregon reports 239 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The Oregon Health Authority’s COVID-19 Weekly Report, released today, shows increased daily cases and declines in hospitalizations and deaths in comparison to the previous week.

OHA reported 2,272 new daily cases of COVID-19 during the week of Monday, March 8 through Sunday, March 14. That represents a 31% increase over the previous week.

Oregon Hits Milestone: 1 Million Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Administered

OHA encourages all Oregonians to keep taking protective measures to help keep themselves & others well.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Today, OHA recorded more than 1 million vaccines administered to Oregonians. There were 22,346 doses recorded yesterday, bringing the total number of doses administered in the state to 1,019,767.

Approximately, one in five Oregonians who likely are eligible have received at least one dose.

Software Development Apprenticeships On The Rise As COVID Hits Oregon

Discover which apprenticeship programs are available to you.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Software development apprenticeships are on the rise as COVID hits Oregon. According to Salem apprenticeship administrators, apprenticeships provide individuals with an alternative pathway to advance their careers.

Indeed, many apprenticeship programs use a different pipeline to bring people up to the level they need for an entry-level job.

What You Should Know to Buy a Trim Tray

In a cannabis-legal state like Oregon, trim trays are an important tool.

(SALEM, Ore.) - If you grow cannabis in a legal medical or recreational state, you probably know how important it is to trim it. The first reason to do so lies in its appearance.

Whenever you see pictures of usable marijuana, the buds always look immaculately manicured. So, good weed is usually associated with such an appearance.