PoliticsOregon Gov. Tina Kotek’s order requiring union work on state projects is ruled illegalBy Dirk VanderHart (OPB)March 13, 2026 12:33 a.m. Updated: March 13, 2026 5:56 p.m.A Marion County judge found the 2024 directive overstepped the governor’s legal authority.📨 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