Protesters shattered glass doors, tore down tarps, and stood against law enforcement at the Oregon State Capitol building Monday, disrupting a special session of the Oregon Legislature.
The protesters, who were apparently demonstrating against COVID-19 restrictions, engaged in a standoff with Salem Police Department and Oregon State Police officers in their advance on the capitol.
One Anti-lockdown protester remarked sarcastically at the equipment police carry “we sure buy them nice trucks, so they can harass us” pic.twitter.com/80XfxAIJQs Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) December 21, 2020
The Oregon State Legislature was meeting to discuss extending the state’s emergency eviction moratorium, as well as provide funds to tenants and landlords in the midst of COVID-19 restrictions.
Oregon lawmakers approve extending eviction moratorium into July 2021 Keaton Thomas and KATU Staff
Oregon lawmakers approve extending eviction moratorium into July 2021
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Oregon lawmakers in both the House and Senate passed a much-anticipated extension to the state s eviction moratorium Monday evening during the state s third special session of this year.
House Bill 4401 looks to extend the current eviction moratorium through the beginning of July 2021. It will also put $200 million into a rent assistance fund, most of which will be for landlords who can apply for back-rent owed to them by their tenants.
The caveat, which was controversial during public hearings over the weekend, is that landlords would be required to forgive 20% of the back-rent if they want to apply for those funds.
By LIA ZHU in San Francisco | China Daily Global | Updated: 2020-12-14 11:35 Share CLOSE
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Chinese importers from Tianjin and Fujian showed great interest in Oregon s agricultural products at a recent online trade promotion meeting, where they raised questions and exchanged contact information with their US counterparts.
Thanks to the efforts of the Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco, more than 100 buyers and sellers as well as officials from both sides got together to explore agricultural trade opportunities.