A bill in Oregon is being considered by the legislature would establish a pilot program at Portland State University and Eastern Oregon University to enhance hiring of public university students by nonprofit organizations.

HB 2802 is sponsored by Representative Nathan Sosa (D-Hillsboro), Representative Ricki Ruiz (D-Gresham), Senator Michael Dembrow (D-Portland) and would require Portland State University and Eastern Oregon University to submit reports to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to higher education by September 15 of each year.

The bill would also appropriate money for purposes of conducting the program. The bill has the emergency declaration attached to it, which would make it effective on July 1, 2023. Critics of the bill are speaking out through public testimony, pointing out the bill's potential for corruption.

An Oregonian, submitting testimony on behalf of NW Coast Range, speaking in opposition to the bill, is quoted as saying: "Why would the Oregon Legislature using taxpayers money fund an employment match program between college students and NPOs? NPOs are no-accounts and a drain on the revenue of the state in the form of grants. NPOs are an intrusion into the state public services domain without a legislative matrix scale to measure what is expected to be accomplished."

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The testimony continues, "HB 2802 is a nepotism scheme by government to enrich the people that are known to them or at least have the same societal legislator’s objectives. All the while grants to NPOs and NGOs decimate grant funds by the high five or six figure salaries or more for executives and salaries for field/office personnel."

The testimony concludes, "What incentive do these NP/NG Organizations have in solving society’s problems? NONE! To receive money on the pretense of helping no one, would be solving themselves out of a lucrative job/salary that the state grant system affords. Until the state and nation figure out a responsible metric system of evaluating the services NP/NG Organizations provide, it is time to curtail the free money scheme (grants) of enriching legislative hanger-on-ers of the Oregon and American taxpayers."

HB 2802 is currently being considered in the Legislative Joint Committee On Ways and Means.


--Ben Fisher

Post Date: 2023-03-19 13:28:04

Last Update: 2023-03-19 15:44:13

The City of Eugene Oregon has announced that residents looking for new opportunities to become involved in the community can apply now for positions on City boards and commissions.

There are 11 boards and commissions accepting applications for terms beginning July 1, 2023.

Members of boards and commissions provide a service to the city by advising the City Council and City staff on a wide variety of subjects and making recommendations on important policy matters.

The detailed studies and considered advice provided by boards and commissions can potentially inspire change though innovative programs and improved services within the City.

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Eugene Residents interested in participating in local government and helping to improve the community may consider applying for an opening. The following groups have openings in 2023:

City Council Advisory Bodies

• Human Rights Commission
• Planning Commission
• Police Commission
• Toxics Board (advocacy and neutral)
• Civilian Review Board
• Historic Review Board
• Budgetary Committee

Other Advisory Groups

• Envision Eugene Technical Advisory Committee
• Lane Regional Air Protection Agency
• Library Advisory Board
• Whilamut Natural Area Citizen Planning Committee

Applications for open positions will be accepted through the City of Eugene Boards and Commissions application page March 1-31, 2023. Additional information can be found on the Eugene Boards and Commissions webpage.


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Post Date: 2023-03-19 10:25:24

Last Update: 2023-03-19 10:50:35

The Oregon Legislature’s Joint Ways and Means Committee has scheduled a series of public hearings on the state budget. Members of the public will have the opportunity to testify at each of these scheduled hearings regarding their perspectives and priorities around the state budget.

The series of hearings will start on April 8, 2023 at Portland Community College- Sylvania Campus. Members of the committee will take public testimony from community members from 10am to 12pm. To testify, members of the public will be able to access sign up links on the Ways and Means Committee’s webpage on OLIS, the legislature’s website. Sign up links will be available online in the next week.

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Times and locations for the series of public hearings are listed below:

• Saturday, April 8 (10:00 am - 12:00 pm) - Portland
  Location: Portland Community College - PAC Auditorium, Sylvania Campus
  12000 SW 49th Ave, Portland, OR 97219
  
  
• Friday, April 14 (5:00 - 7:00 pm) - Newport
  Location: Newport Performing Arts Center
  777 W Olive St, Newport, OR 97365
  
  
• Friday, April 21 (5:00 - 7:00 pm) - Roseburg
  Location: Umpqua Community College
  1140 Umpqua College Rd, Roseburg, OR 9747
  
  
• Friday, April 28 (5:00 - 7:00 pm) - Ontario
  Location: Four Rivers Cultural Center
  676 SW 5th Ave, Ontario, OR 97914
  Note: Ontario, Oregon is in the Mountain Time Zone

All hearings will be open to the public and members of the press.


--Staff Reports

Post Date: 2023-03-18 14:24:41

Last Update: 2023-03-18 01:57:20

The Springfield, Oregon City Council is seeking an interim Councilor to serve Ward 4 through December 31, 2024. Community members interested in this opportunity must apply by 5 p.m., March 23, 2023.

The application form is available online and in the City Manager’s Office during regular business hours at 225 5th Street, Springfield.

The interim Councilor must live in the ward where the vacancy is located. Not sure what ward in Springfield you live in? Find out here.

Interim Councilor Recruitment Schedule

• March 23, 2023 – Written Applications due to City Manager’s Office
• April 3, 2023 – Council Work Session – Council decides by consensus the candidates for interview, interview questions and voting process
• April 17, 2023 – Work Sessions – Candidate interviews
• April 17, 2023 – Regular Session – Council deliberation
• April 17, 2023 – Regular Session – Interim Councilor appointment

The Mayor and City Council make up the legislative branch of Springfield’s City government.

The Mayor and City Council members serve without pay as volunteers for four-year terms. They set City policy and make decisions regarding ordinances and resolutions, authorizing contracts, setting City goals, and adopting the City’s annual budget. The Mayor and City Council also appoint the City Manager, City Attorney, Municipal Court Judges, and many residents to serve on advisory committees.

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The City of Springfield states that the Mayor and City Council guide the City staff to provide the highest quality, lowest cost service to the residents of Springfield.

The Springfield City Council meets regularly in both work sessions and regular meetings. These meetings are open to the public and in conformance with Chapter 192, Oregon Revised Statutes, Public Meetings.

During work sessions, the Council receives information from staff and discusses topics of interest. The work sessions normally are held on the second and fourth Mondays of the month beginning at 5:30 p.m. and may also occur on the first and third Mondays of the month at 6 p.m.

During their regular meetings, Council conducts the business of the City and makes policy decisions. The regular meetings are typically held on the first and third Mondays of the month, starting at 7 p.m. If that day falls on a legal holiday, the Council will meet on the next regular business day at the same time.

If advised by the City Manager or when approved by the Mayor or three members of the Council, special meetings may be scheduled. Additionally, Councilors are appointed to a variety of boards, commissions, and committees as Council liaisons; and participate in several community events throughout the year.

Council typically takes a recess during the months of August and December of each year.


--Staff Reports

Post Date: 2023-03-18 11:16:39

Last Update: 2023-03-18 11:36:24

Oregon's Governor Tina Kotek has announced that Malheur County meets the criteria to be included in the Homelessness State of Emergency she declared on her first day in office, January 10, 2023.

“Malheur County has an overwhelming rate of unsheltered homeless people who need a leg up through shelter and services,” Malheur County Judge Dan Joyce, who helped advance their emergency declaration, said. “I am grateful the Governor has recognized this need and is answering our call for help in Eastern Oregon.”

Governor Kotek made the decision to include Malheur County in the emergency order and notified the county with a letter after Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) reviewed county data and determined that Malheur County meets the criteria for inclusion in Kotek's emergency order:

• On March 8, 2023, the Malheur County Board of Commissioners declared a local state of emergency related to homelessness



• The number of unsheltered people in Malheur County was 141 in 2022, which exceeds the minimum threshold of 30 households experiencing unsheltered homelessness



• The share of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Malheur County is 83%, which exceeds the minimum threshold of a rate of unsheltered homelessness of 80% or greater

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Malheur County marks the second county added to the emergency declaration so far, preceded by Clatsop County.

Oregon Democrats are of course proposing even more spending, such as House Bill 5019, which includes $27.4 million to be spent on homeless services. The bill passed the Oregon State House on March 15.

What kind of results are we seeing following all of this spending on homeless services?


--Ben Fisher

Post Date: 2023-03-18 09:50:00

Last Update: 2023-03-18 10:17:48

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality announced it will temporarily suspend the Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program as of May 1, 2023, which provides rebates for the purchase of electric vehicles (EV). Projections show the program will be oversubscribed in late spring 2023. Program rules require DEQ to suspend rebates once funds are depleted.

"DEQ has one of the most generous EV rebate programs in the country," said Oregon DEQ Director Leah Feldon. According to ODOT, Oregon ended 2022 as the number two state for electric vehicles sold averaging about 1,000 per month. It has been extremely successful with 57,700 registered in September 2022. Feldon says, "The 2023 rebate applications are coming in at our highest rate yet. People are choosing electric vehicles and rebates are instrumental in lowering the costs to Oregonians."

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The program receives funds annually from the state's Vehicle Privilege Tax, which is a tax for the privilege of selling vehicles in Oregon. It's a one-half of one percent (.005) tax that shows on the sales receipt. Don't think you will avoid the tax by purchasing out-of-state, it's called a Vehicle Use Tax. The "sales" tax on all vehicles (with a few resale exemptions) covers all EV program costs, including rebates, program administration and community engagement.

The Oregon Department of Revenue projects the program will receive about $14 million for 2023. Also, it was able to carry over approximately $3.5 million due to a one-time allotment of $15 million last year. Therefore, the 2023 budget was $17.5 million, with $15.5 million available for rebates. DEQ expects the fund to be depleted in the next few months, based on volume of EV sales.


--Ryan Bannister

Post Date: 2023-03-17 15:29:41

Last Update: 2023-03-20 09:12:33

Have you attempted to visit the Oregon capitol during this legislative session? After two years of being closed out of the building during legislative sessions, the public finally has access only to face so much parking construction there are no parking spots. That is because the Department of Administrative Services awarded a contract for the large task of installing electric vehicle charging stations in multiple state parking facilities as well as completing deferred maintenance and improvements to several locations. The project started in November 2022 and will continue to early 2024.

Completion of this large improvement effort has caused varying levels of disruption, temporary closures and movement of assigned parking in affected facilities. Of the 93 charging stations being installed around and under the capitol, 10 are for public use. When the project is completed, there will be 26 public charging stations at state office buildings out of 168 installed. If you are headed to a state office or the capitol, there are nine lots/parking areas that don't have any public access to charging ports.

Installing the 208 Volt, Level 2 EV charging stations is the first phase in building the infrastructure needed for supporting state-owned Zero Emission Vehicles and providing employee-only access charging along with limited public access. This project, and others like it across state government, are part of the long-range efforts needed to meet statewide transportation electrification goals set out in Executive Orders 17-21, 20-04, and the accompanying legislation in ORS 283.337.

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The disruption has been minimized, unless you want to visit a legislative hearing. The pandemic increased remote and hybrid workers resulting in canceled parking spaces, and DAS intentionally held open vacancies in preparation. However, several facilities are or will need to temporarily close completely, including the Green Lot and Commerce Lot. Employees are assured to have a space reserved when the lots reopen.

To help the EV folks out, ODOT is busy spending $100 million over five years for public electric vehicle charging along major roads and in Oregon's communities. About two-thirds of the funding — $52 million from the 2021 federal infrastructure bill plus a required 20% match — must be spent on EV charging infrastructure along Alternative Fuel Corridors. Oregon has 11 roads designated as electric corridors under the program: Interstates 5, 82, 84, 205 and 405; US Highways 20, 26, 95, 97 and 101; and OR Highway 42. ODOT may propose additional roads for designation over the next five years.

The remaining third of the money — $36 million — will be used to close EV infrastructure gaps and provide more charging sites in rural and urban areas, underserved communities, and at apartment complexes to allow more Oregonians to charge where they live, work, and play. Work will begin in fall of 2023.


--Staff Reports

Post Date: 2023-03-17 12:17:16

Last Update: 2023-03-16 17:38:30

Aerial Fire, The Aerial Firefighting Magazine, featured Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) multi-mission aircraft as making strides in early wildfire detection. Ryan Mason reports that the Partenavia P-68 Observer is not new at ODF, but using it for nighttime wildfire detection work is a new use. Using night vision and an FLIR camera system used with an augmented reality mapping stem, the Partenavia allows for quick detection and response to dozens of wildfires.

During fire season, the Partenavia flies at night looking for signs of wildfires started by lightning. ODF has developed a unique system by combining several technologies that has proven to be successful. ODF uses night-vision goggles (NVGs) and infrared sensors to initially spot suspected new fires. Then a laser pointer that is only visible in the NVGs, is used to communicate the exact position of the possible new fire to the camera operator. To confirm, the operator uses the infrared sensors and the high-power zoom to confirm whether it is actually a new fire and not another light source. Using these tools as a set makes them effective and saves valuable time.

When a new fire is identified, the observation is located on a map screen and the augmented reality system (ARS), which overlays all known information like roads, streams and names, onto a video screen as if they were on the ground. The still images and videos on these two screens give the parameters of where the fire is and a sense of what it is doing that can be loaded into a map for the ground crews to use. Attributes of the fire are drawn and labeled on the video screen, and the ARS turns those into data points and polygons.

Cole Lindsay, aviation coordinator for ODF’s Northwest Oregon Area told Mason of Aerial Fire, “As far as I’m aware, we’re one of the first states combining night vision and infrared into our aircraft to detect fires early. Using these tools together allows us to fly at night after a thunderstorm, find small fires in remote areas, and then send detailed information to our dispatch center so that they can send out the appropriate resources to extinguish the fire.”

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In the 2022 fire season, DOF alone reported 225 fires by lightning and 672 fires caused by humans. This multi-mission aircraft (MMA) system was used to detect 69 fires, 60 of which were detected during extreme fire danger. The early detection of these fires helped to prevent the majority of them from growing into larger fires. Out of the 69 total detections, none of the fires on ODF-protected lands grew larger than 10 acres. Over the span of the season, ODF pilots and operators banked approximately 92 hours in the sky in search of new fire starts, the most in one night being 21 detections.

Neal Laugle, ODF Aviation Unit manager, told Aerial Fire, “We’re very proud of our achievements using the Partenavia. However, with the high demand for the resource, it’s difficult to meet the needs of the entire state with just one aircraft, which leaves our team having to prioritize certain areas over others during times of extreme fire danger in the state.”

The aircraft and program received investments in the 2021 Oregon Legislative Session that serves 3.5 million acres of forestland in northwestern Oregon. There is still a need for another multi-mission aircraft to better support the entire state. That isn’t likely since Governor Kotek’s DOF budget didn’t include wildfire risk reduction costs that the 2021-22 budget provided to cover fire costs and wildfire risk reduction.


--Dollie Banner

Post Date: 2023-03-16 15:54:27

Last Update: 2023-03-15 03:19:05

Following a severely low forecast of returns of California chinook salmon (Sacramento and Klamath Rivers), both California and Oregon ocean chinook salmon commercial and recreational fisheries are impacted. Coho are a bright spot again for Oregon, and the state is expecting another good run and fishing seasons like last year.

Last week, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) cancelled the spring 2023 commercial ocean troll salmon fishery (Cape Falcon to the California border) and the spring recreational ocean salmon fishery (March 15-May 15 from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain). This decision was made in consultation with the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC), and the states of Oregon and California.

ODFW's ocean salmon project leader Eric Schindler says with California salmon forecasts so low, impacts to those critical chinook stocks need to be kept low.

"Chinook headed for California are caught along with local chinook and coho in Oregon's ocean fisheries south of Cape Falcon. So, any fishery where these chinook are likely to be caught must be restricted – that's why Oregon and California agreed with NMFS and cancelled all early ocean salmon seasons south of Cape Falcon at least through May 15," Schindler said.

The PFMC currently is developing summer salmon seasons to be decided by April 7. Those decisions will be sent to the U.S. Department of Commerce for final approval by May 15.

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PFMC is considering several alternatives for summer and fall salmon seasons. Generally, these would allow coho fishing from mid-June through September but restrict chinook fishing south of Cape Falcon until at least Sept. 1. By then, the majority of chinook headed to California are no longer offshore of Oregon's coast. In September, there is still potential to harvest Oregon chinook salmon.

A different mix of salmon stocks are offshore north of Cape Falcon, so season alternatives are different. Options being considered would allow recreational chinook and coho retention in the ocean beginning mid-June through September.

PFMC's alternatives are available online and more information is in the PFMC's news release. The PFMC is looking for feedback from anglers and commercial fishermen which have their own season. Going through the PFMC e-portal is the best way to comment; use the link for Salmon Agenda Item E.2 (tentative adoption of the 2023 management measures for analysis) scheduled for the Council floor on Sunday, April 2.

PFMC is hosting an in-person public meeting March 20, 7-9 p.m. in North Bend. ODFW staff will attend and be available to answer questions.

Contacts for information: Eric Schindler, 541-857-2538, eric.d.schindler@odfw.oregon.gov

Justine Kenyon-Benson, 541-857-2546, Justine.kenyon-benson@odfw.oregon.gov


--Ryan Bannister

Post Date: 2023-03-16 12:48:24

Last Update: 2023-03-16 15:49:50

Gregg Schumacher is Owner/President of Schumacher Furs USA, Inc. (Est. 1895) in Portland, which is the oldest fur company in America and one of the oldest businesses in Portland. During the years of 2005-2007, Schumacher Furs USA headquarters and retail operation in downtown Portland (SW 9th & Morrison Street), was terrorized and protested by radical lawless extremists groups and radical individuals for two straight years, every day, with zero law enforcement. As a result, they were forced to close, not just their Portland store, but the New York and overseas design, manufacturing and wholesale operations were closed. Now he is fighting back for other businesses and citizens to prevent what happened to his business from happening to them.

Schumacher founded Restore Law and Order, Inc. and hired legal counsel to implement a lawsuit against the city of Portland, the state of Oregon and government officials personally. The goal is to recover economic damages for businesses (plaintiffs) and to set a precedent through marketing to deter future lawless government candidates from running for political office, knowing that the same reaction could happen to them as happened to their predecessors.

Restore’s team includes many professionals including Marc Thielman, past Governor candidate as education policy advisor, and leader of Battleground Oregon, which addresses election integrity. Rosa Chamberlain and B.L. Cozad Jr. as research and constitutional experts, and Attorney Steve Joncus and Cauble & Whittington law firm as legal support. They have gathered all the evidence, have a legal strategy, and a strong public relations campaign in place. They say it’s about the ability to conduct commerce with the expectation of safety and security, and elected representatives using a common sense approach to enforce existing laws and protecting our civil rights under the U.S. Constitution.

Schumacher says, “We are representing businesses, organizations and individuals that incurred economic damages due to government lawlessness, and the lack of upholding US Constitutional law. What happened to my family business is exactly what is occurring in Portland and other cities with lawless corrupt government officials not enforcing existing laws. And nothing has changed in 17 years.”

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Restore Law and Order, Inc. is launching a multi-plaintiff lawsuit. It is nonpartisan so anyone affected by economic damages incurred from violence, riots, illegal protests, homelessness, and crime can join. The economic damages are physical damages to property, devaluation of property values, reduced gross revenues and net profits, decline in revenue from lack of tourism.

Businesses, organizations, and individuals can get involved anonymously by becoming a Plaintiff and/or supporting Restore Law and Order, Inc.

Schumacher is convinced, “This is the only permanent solution as our government officials are corrupt and not intentional in providing a solution to these problems. They need to be replaced with individuals that will uphold laws and care about the people and businesses in Oregon and future generations to come.”


--Donna Bleiler

Post Date: 2023-03-15 12:09:14

Last Update: 2023-03-15 03:21:04

As the lead plaintiffs on the federal lawsuit against Measure 114, Oregon Firearms Federation (OFF) has two attorneys doing all they can to craft the best case possible. Our case in Federal Court is now due to be heard in June. The court has changed the date several times complicating our efforts to schedule expert witnesses and adding to our cost.

The state has no similar problems because they have your money and can (and will) spend as much of it as they like.

We anticipate that depositions may begin soon.

Once the case is heard we believe there is a significant likelihood that the Federal Judge will find against gun owners, as she already has ended our efforts to get an emergency injunction. She decided that she will not even hold a hearing on a “preliminary injunction” and will go directly to a trial on whether or not 114 is constitutional. Her purported reasoning was that since a state judge had already ordered an injunction there was no need for her to consider one.

Of course, that ignored the reality that while it was true that a state judge had put a hold on 114, the Department of “Justice” was doing all it could to overturn it.

We have always assumed that the battle would have to be decided in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. So we are quite prepared for the Federal judge to declare that an almost certain end to gun sales in Oregon, and a ban on firearms feeding devices, is somehow constitutional.

In the very unlikely event that the judge actually abides by Supreme Court precedent and declares 114 unconstitutional, there is no question that the state and the Department of “Justice” will appeal it themselves and so either way this will go to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals unless something totally unexpected happens. (Which is still possible.). So settle in, we are in it for the long haul.

In the parallel case playing out in State Court, the Judge has set a September date for a trial. The Department of Justice attempted to move that date up by months. And it’s no secret why. If the Harney County Judge declares that 114 violates the Oregon Constitution, the state will, of course, appeal.

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And let us not forget who sits on the Court of Appeals in Oregon. One Judge James Egan. In case you missed it, Egan believes that anyone who supports the Second Amendment is a racist, anti-semitic, white supremacist. And no, we are not exaggerating.

Egan’s outrageous and hate filled rant against gun owners was perfectly typical of leftist extremists, but coming from a sitting judge was truly chilling.

There is no possible way we can hope for a fair ruling in the Measure 114 state case if Egan is on the bench when the case is heard.

After we reported Egan’s bizarre and outrageous outburst, we heard from many who wanted to file a complaint against him.

We filed one. But we also reached out to the leaders of the Republican House and Senate Caucuses.

As you know, the Republicans are in the distinct minority. The one tool they had to keep the far left in check was the walk out, which in recent sessions they simply refused to use, telling us that if they did, there would be a ballot measure against walk outs. Well, as you know, even though they meekly sat by and let the Dems step all over them, there was a ballot measure to stop walk out’s anyway. And even though this was a fundamental, constitutional, and crucial tool for the minority party, they did not say a single word in opposition to the ballot measure and it passed. Which certainly made life easier for Republicans who don’t like to stand up.

So with limited tools, and the reality that if the Harney County Measure 114 case winds up in front of Judge Egan, gun owners are in real trouble, we simply asked Republican “leadership” if they would request their members to join in a complaint against Judge Egan.

We all know that there is no guarantee that any tactic is going to save the day. But a complaint against the despicable conduct of a rogue judge made by many elected officials would certainly carry more weight than the complaints of individuals or OFF as one of the organizations defamed by Judge Egan.

However, neither Republican Senate “leader” Tim Knopp, nor Republican House “leader” Vikki Iverson are interested. And while many Republicans continue to send out newsletters touting their commitment to gun rights, when given the opportunity to stand up, the Republican “leaders” sit down. For now, it’s up to us.


--Kevin Starrett, OFF

Post Date: 2023-03-14 15:55:20

Last Update: 2023-03-14 18:05:39

The Veterans Administration will now allow veterans in suicidal crisis to go to any VA or non-VA healthcare facility for free emergency healthcare. That includes inpatient or crisis residential care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, the suicide rate for veterans in Oregon in 2015, the most recent year data is available, was 37.2 percent, which was more than double the national average among non-veterans.

Veterans do not need to be enrolled in VA health care to use this benefit. This expansion will increase access to acute suicide care for up to 9 million veterans who are not currently enrolled in the VA system.

The policy took effect on January 17 allowing the VA to:

• Provides, pay for, or reimburse for treatment of eligible individual's emergency suicide care, transportation costs, and follow-up care at a VA or non-VA facility for up to 30 days of inpatient care and 90 days of outpatient care.
• Make appropriate referrals for care following the period of emergency suicide care.
• Determine eligibility for other VA services and benefits.
• Refer eligible individuals for appropriate VA programs and benefits following the period of emergency suicide care.

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Eligible individuals, regardless of VA enrollment status:

• Veterans who were discharged or released from active duty after more than 24 months of active service under conditions other than dishonorable.
• Former members of the armed forces, including reserve service members, who served more than 100 days under a combat exclusion or in support of a contingency operation either directly or by operating an unmanned aerial vehicle from another location who were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.
• Former members of the armed forces who were the victim of a physical assault of a sexual nature, a battery of a sexual nature, or sexual harassment while serving in the armed forces.
  
  Lt. Shelby Brown, is promoting Mission 22 in Oregon, which provides support to Veterans and their families when they need it most – right now. Through a comprehensive approach of outreach, events and programs, they promote long-term wellness and sustainable growth. Lt. Brown, through the foundation’s Facebook page, promoted a fitness challenge to help bring awareness to veterans lost or struggling, and the families affected by the struggle to reacclimate to the home environment after being on duty for so long. The challenge drew in adults in custody (AIC), and they continue to participate in challenges to support the OSP’s Veteran’s Club.
  
  
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