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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Suicide rates highest in farmers, lumberjacks, fishermen ... Muralist paints colorful entrance to Ashland's Calle Guanajuato ... Toxicology tests shed no light on distance runner Todd Ragsdale's death ... Suicide rates highest in farmers, lumberjacks, fishermen ... Muralist paints colorful entrance to Ashland's Calle Guanajuato ... Toxicology tests shed no light on distance runner Todd Ragsdale's death ... EMISSIONS CHEATING SCANDAL Oregon reaps $85 million in VW settlement State has highest per capita Volkswagen ownership, attorney general says Comment By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Jun. 28, 2016 at 12:15 PM By The Associated Press Posted Jun. 28, 2016 at 12:15 PM » Social News PORTLAND — Oregon could receive $85 million from a multi-billion dollar settlement Volkswagen reached with federal authorities and other states to remedy its diesel emissions-cheating scandal. Gov. Kate Brown and state Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum said Tuesday most of the money, $68.2 million, comes from the federal settlement and will go into a new trust for improving diesel emissions, such as subsidies for environmentally-friendly vehicles. About 13,000 Oregonians who own or lease VW vehicles at issue — more per capita than any other state, Rosenblum said — will also receive $5,100 each. The remaining $17 million is from a separate, multi-state settlement led by Oregon and five other states and will fund consumer protection-related issues. VW's $15 billion-deal with the U.S. Department of Justice filed Tuesday still needs federal court approval. By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Jun. 28, 2016 at 12:15 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501