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UI Bill Passes House, Heads to State Senate - House Bill 3389 passed the House and will now move to the Senate for ongoing deliberation. The bill accomplishes a number of priorities for Oregon’s hospitality industry with the most important component being the removal of 2020 and 2021 employment data from the formula used to determine an employer’s applicable tax rate, starting in 2022.

Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) FAQ Updates - The National Restaurant Association released a new FAQ that answers some the most common questions as small business restaurants prepare their RRF application.

Restaurant Closures Prompt Lawmakers to Find More Ways to Help - As the tally of restaurant closures grows every month, two state legislators continue to look for relief options for the hard-hit restaurant and lodging sectors.

New ‘Extreme Risk’ Standards Will Result in Indoor Dining Continuity but More Needs to Change - ORLA continues to call for a statewide indoor restaurant capacity of at least 50% including an adoption of physical distancing standards that align with international health guidelines.