‘OPB Politics Now’: The politics of Gov. Kotek’s special session on transportation funding

Lawmakers will be back in Salem this week to consider a proposal that would help stave off layoffs for hundreds of transportation workers.

But it would also raise taxes at a time when a lot of Oregonians are already hurting financially.

Does this sound familiar?

Yes, we’ve been here before, but this time Gov. Tina Kotek said she’s confident lawmakers will approve a transportation package that will raise billions for the state’s road and bridge upkeep.

We’ll discuss the politics at play on both sides of the aisle. Find the show anywhere you get your podcasts.