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After community pressure, Oregon governor approves extradition of suspect in Eugene-area anti-Asian burglaries
Gov. Tina Kotek reversed her decision and greenlighted the extradition of a suspect in a burglary ring targeting Asian Americans in Eugene and Springfield. A second suspect remains in Texas due to a "hold' by ICE and won't be returning to Oregon.

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Oregon governor’s $217M homeless shelter bill faces uncertain future as budget woes mount
Ongoing trade tensions and slow economic growth have left state lawmakers with less to spend. That could make it harder to fulfill Gov. Tina Kotek’s housing vision.

Downtown Portland task force sets housing and foot traffic goals
The group of civic and business leaders, convened by Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and represented by Mayor Keith Wilson, wants to increase downtown visitors, boost housing, and overhaul empty office buildings.

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Oregon Republicans say Dems delaying vote on wildfire map repeal to get votes for wildfire funding
The decision to delay a vote on Senate Bill 83 came as a surprise to Republicans on the Committee, who later accused Democrats, House Speaker Julie Fahey, D-Eugene, and Gov. Tina Kotek of using it as a bargaining chip in negotiations over a wildfire funding proposal that would redirect $1 billion from the state’s “kicker” tax return.
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Controversial wage theft bill passes Oregon House
The bill allows construction workers to go to court to recover lost wages not just from the subcontractors who pay them directly, but from the property owners and general contractors “at any tier.”
Wildfire
Oregon’s in store for a bad wildfire season. But state officials aren’t worried about federal staffing
While there may be chilly days ahead this spring, Kotek warned: “Fire season is here.”
Natural Disasters
Harney County flood warning extended indefinitely due to snowmelt
National Weather Service forecasters said the Silvies River, near Burns, Oregon, will remain at or near flood stage through early next week.
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.

Opposition packs hearing on Oregon Gov. Kotek proposal to update critical groundwater area protections
More than 500 letters of testimony were submitted in opposition to Senate Bill 1154, largely from people who fear it will let state agencies take their well water.
Education
Reading advocates want state literacy funds directed to teacher training, ‘most neglected’ schools
Gov. Tina Kotek proposed an additional $100 million to continue the Early Literacy Success Initiative grants across Oregon schools but some want more targeted spending