Lawmakers have approved about $280 million from Oregon's share of federal aid to help people and businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic downturn.
The actions were voted on Friday, June 5, by the Emergency Board, which consists of 20 lawmakers who handle budget matters when the full Legislature is not in session. Almost all were approved without dissent.
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