American Legion Posts #17 (Keizer) and #136 (Salem) are co-hosting a Veterans’ Tribute on Saturday, June 15.
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A community of veterans takes shape in downtown Salem
Courtney Place opened in April after construction delays and pandemic challenges. The $10 million project has 34 apartments for veterans, with 1-bedrooms renting for $865 and two-bedrooms for $1,035. Construction was paid for mostly with state grants.
Residents can earn no more than $35,160 for a single person, or $50,220 for a family of four.
Thatcher proposes making retirement easier for veterans
State Senators Kim Thatcher (R- Keizer) and Janeen Sollman (D-Hillsboro) announced on Nov. 29 they will champion a bill in 2024 to honor veterans’ service and make Oregon more affordable for them by allowing veterans to keep more of their retirement pay through a state income tax exemption.