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Jobs and Economy

Information regarding my stance on Jobs and Economy issues.

July 31, 2018

Craig Campbell got the news no sooner than regional media outlets.

"This morning," Campbell, executive director of the Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center, recalls of seeing a press release Monday announcing OMIC was awarded a $3 million Department of Commerce grant.


July 30, 2018
I am thrilled to see that the Economic Development Administration recognizes the potential of the Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center. OMIC will help students and workers learn the skills they need to work in today’s economy, where advanced manufacturing is increasingly technical, while also advancing research and development that helps industries compete and thrive.

July 30, 2018

Portland, Oregon- A $3 Million grant from the Federal Economic Development Administration was announced by Governor Kate Brown. The funds are going to support a trans-formative project in Northwest Oregon.


July 30, 2018

The U.S. Commerce said it's putting $3 million toward a Scappoose training facility that could create hundreds of jobs.


July 30, 2018

Oregon Institute of Technology has received a $3,000,000 grant to retrofit and equip Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center's (OMIC) R&D facility.


July 26, 2018
We know that workers today switch jobs frequently and often lose track of the retirement savings they have worked so hard to earn.

July 25, 2018
In Oregon, CTE classes like Beaverton’s Aloha High School’s Auto Tech program and Newberg High School’s CAD Lab engage more students, boost graduation rates, and give students the opportunity to learn real world skills.

July 23, 2018

Bipartisan legislation that was cosponsored by Rep. Tulsi Gabbard to address nursing shortages in Hawai‘i and across the country unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday, July 23, 2018.


July 19, 2018
This announcement is an important first step to help workers gain the skills they need to support themselves and their families.