PoliticsWith Oregon gas tax hike headed to voters, legal confusion reignsBy Dirk VanderHart (OPB)Jan. 16, 2026 9:40 p.m.Can Democrats repeal the tax before a vote? What happens then? No one knows for sure. 📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up