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Taylor Perse is a staff writer for Eugene Weekly covering investigations, news and features. She holds a degree in Journalism and Communication from the University of Oregon. Follower her on twitter @taylor_perse
Although loans from the Small Business Administration (SBA) are supposed to help small businesses facing economic hardship due to COVID-19, the cannabis industry has been … Continue reading
During the COVID-19 pandemic, change in the economy is happening almost daily. During the massive economic downturn, some individuals have received government stimulus checks, but … Continue reading
In the last month and a half, a record number of nearly 300,000 Oregon residents filed for unemployment due to COVID-19. But with the advent … Continue reading
Here in Eugene, we boast of having weed shops on almost every corner, which is convenient — until a global pandemic hits and forces everyone … Continue reading
When people enter a hospital emergency room with symptoms of COVID-19, they are immediately assessed by a physician who decides if they meet the criteria … Continue reading
The first time P.C. the cat showed up at Eugene Weekly’s office, the editorial staff thought she would flee as soon as someone opened the … Continue reading
Finding hand sanitizer at a grocery store these days is about as likely as spotting bigfoot — it’s probably not going to happen. But while … Continue reading
As gatherings of all sizes are canceled, many nonprofits are losing annual galas and brunches — events intended to garner the donations that keep organizations … Continue reading
Even in our technology-driven world, nothing compares to the smell and feel of a physical book. And these quarantine days of COVID-19 are no exception. … Continue reading
The week of March 27, the U.S. passed a historic $2 trillion dollar stimulus bill to provide relief for workers and businesses while the coronavirus … Continue reading