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Oregon

Oregon Veterans Educational Bridge Grant Eligibility Expanded for Veterans Pursuing Educational or Vocational Training

Effective January 2024, the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs has expanded the Oregon Veterans Educational Bridge Grant (VEBG) Program, greatly broadening financial assistance eligibility for veterans completing their educational or vocational training.  The VEBG was established […]

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Oregon

Raymond James to pay nearly $200,000 in penalties and restitution for overcharging commissions to Oregon investors

Salem – Oregon’s Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) joined a multi-state settlement alleging that Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. charged unreasonable commissions to retail customers on small-dollar transactions.  As […]

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Washington

Heating and Space Heater Safety

Olympia – During the coldest months of the year, home heating equipment kicks into high gear. Space heaters are most often responsible for home heating equipment fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). In […]