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Gov. Tina Kotek backs off of some threatened vetoes
Oregon's governor announced Thursday her final veto decisions on a handful of bills after the end of legislative session.
On tap for Oregon special session: 6-cent gas tax hike, transit funding and more
Gov. Tina Kotek said Wednesday she expects her proposal will pass in the Aug. 29 session.
Oregon forestry board drills Gov. Tina Kotek’s staff on choosing next state forester
The Board of Forestry has long had the power to hire and fire the state forester. Then lawmakers passed a bill transferring that authority to the governor.
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Oregon governor declares statewide emergency with intense wildfire threat looming
Gov. Tina Kotek warns of worsening fire conditions as summer continues.
Oregon Gov. Kotek slams ‘disappointing’ legislative inaction on road funding
She says the state may begin layoffs next week.
Gov. Kotek gives Multnomah County deadline to ‘fix’ Preschool for All
Kotek and Democrats in the Oregon Senate have raised concerns about the preschool program approved by voters in 2020. The governor has asked Multnomah County leaders to address her concerns by next tax year.
Flood survivors hold on for help as Kotek tours damage in Harney County
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek praised the resiliency of Harney County residents and the volunteers who came to their aid during a Thursday visit to view flood damage in Eastern Oregon.
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'OPB Politics Now': Oregon Governor Tina Kotek stops by OPB
The governor stopped by the studio to discuss her housing policy, the Trump administration and more.
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Providence, striking workers start mediation after Oregon governor’s urging
Three weeks in, the two sides say they want a quick resolution to the largest nurses' strike in state history.
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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek offers vision of brighter day on state’s toughest challenges
As the Legislature prepares to meet, the governor talked of "fragile" progress on a variety of crises.