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Those out of work in Columbia County may soon see additional unemployment assistance following more than $4.5 million in grant funding from the United States Department of Labor (DOL).
Oregon will receive more than $4.5 million in grant funding from the United States Department of Labor (DOL) to address disparities in access to unemployment insurance (UI). The Oregon Employment Department (OED) will use the grant to provide direct outreach to underserved communities and gather data to identify which communities need more help. "This grant will help us reach those people who really need our services but haven't been able to access them," Acting OED Director David Gerstenfeld said. "It gives us the opportunity to connect with partners who bring a deep under...