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The funding would support projects that could create 150 construction jobs and more than 100 manufacturing jobs.

Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill that would put $5 million into a childcare fund for people who work in the semiconductor industry.

Tens of millions of dollars in federal funding is flowing to Oregon’s semiconductor industry. The money will likely help cement job growth over the next decade.

HP is receiving $9.5 million dollars from the state to support semiconductor research and manufacturing in Corvallis.

Kotek is getting ready to dole out $240 million that could lead to more than $40 billion in investments.

The payment represents a major piece of the $260 million lawmakers set aside for the industry this year.

The House approved Senate Bill 4 with broad bipartisan support. Lawmakers will next consider tax breaks for semiconductor companies.

Oregon lawmakers are racing to create more space for the chip industry. Farm owners outside Hillsboro are conflicted about the fate of their land.

Leaders of an Oregon legislative panel that’s considering incentives for semiconductor manufacturers say the committee could vote on the proposal soon.

Dozens of Oregon cities and towns say a shortage of shovel-ready industrial land has cost them economic opportunities. And they can’t afford the infrastructure to prepare that land for development.

Oregon Governor Kate Brown wrapped up a 12-day trade mission to Japan and South Korea this week. At a press conference from Tokyo Tuesday, Brown said Oregon is one of the most trade-dependent states, and one of only six states to see exports grow over the pandemic.

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