WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, issued the following news: Arnold & Porter served as lead counsel to Intel Corporation in negotiating a significant grant under the CHIPS and Science Act. CHIPS Act funding aims to increase U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and research and development capabilities. On November 25, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce awarded Intel up to $7.8 billion in direct funding to advance the development of microchip fabrication facilities at Intel s  more

SALEM, Oregon, Nov. 26 (TNSres) -- The Oregon Department of Education issued the following news release on Nov. 25, 2024: * * * ODE is also releasing the new SEED Survey Statewide Report, which captures students' voices about their experience in Oregon's public schools. * * * The 2023-24 edition of the Oregon Statewide Report Card is now available on the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) website. This annual look at Oregon's kindergarten through grade 12 education system compiles key data  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 26 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news on Nov. 25, 2024: * * * Survey of Medicare, Medicaid beneficiaries suggests importance of addressing social needs during health care visits to improve health, lower costs * * * By Erik Robinson Despite a heavy infusion of public and private support during the COVID-19 pandemic, Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries in Oregon reported that housing and food insecurity shot up during the onset o  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 28 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news on Nov. 27, 2024: * * * OHSU-led study in rural Oregon finds 66% of hard-to-reach patients cleared the virus with peer-assisted telehealth * * * By Erik Robinson New research reveals a dramatic improvement in diagnosing and curing people living with hepatitis C in rural communities, using both telemedicine and support from peers with lived experience in drug use. The study, published today  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 27 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP advised HIG Capital Management, a leading private equity firm, on its acquisition of Northwest Pump & Equipment Co., a leading distributor in the pacific northwest of industrial equipment, headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Global Co-Chair of the Corporate Department Amit Mehta led the Paul Hastings team, which also included partners Gregory Spitzer, Aaron Charfoos, Jason Ertel, Rachel G  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 26 -- Portland Community College issued the following news: The passage of the CHIPS and Science Act (CHIPS Act) sparked historic investments in the U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, research and development fields. The $52.7 billion investment is expected to drive demand for highly trained workers throughout the industry's complex production processes. On top of that, Oregon lawmakers passed the Oregon CHIPS Act in 2023, allocating $240 million to 15 companies planning   more