Tina Kotek

The Democratic nominee for governor has been increasingly critical of Gov. Kate Brown as she tries to create distance.

An investigation suggested Kotek did nothing wrong while pressuring a lawmaker in 2019. Some say she crossed the line as House speaker.

The Service Employees International Union is kicking in another $1 million for the Democrat, as this year's tight gubernatorial race shatters spending records.

In a normal year, the endorsement would be a no-brainer. This year, however, former state Sen. Betsy Johnson has changed the dynamics.

The unexpected move leaves a leadership vacuum in the Capitol as lawmakers prepare to meet next month. Kotek is the longest-tenured House Speaker in state history.

House Speaker Tina Kotek is making official what many had already seen as a certainty: She will run for governor in 2022.

Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek is unhappy about how her proposal to fund major freeway projects and establish tolling in the Portland metro area is deteriorating as it makes its way through the Legislature.

The proposal would allow qualifying tenants to escape eviction for nonpayment until June 30. They'd be required to pay back rent the next day.

A 35-page document filed Friday also seeks to rebuff claims that legislators allowed a culture of sexual harassment.

Despite increasing pressure to resign after an investigation unveiled a pattern of unwanted touching and harassment, Roseburg Republican Jeff Kruse will keep his job as state senator.