Gov. Tina Kotek places Oregon Youth Authority director on leave amid ‘backlog’ of abuse complaints
oregonlive.com/politics/2025/02/gov-kotek-places-oregon-youth-authority-director-on-leave-amid-backlog-of-abuse-complaints.html


10,000 state employees earned more than Gov. Tina Kotek in 2024. Search pay for all workers
oregonlive.com/data/2025/02/10000-state-employees-earned-more-than-gov-tina-kotek-in-2024-search-pay-for-all-workers.html


State officials blast Trump for freezing federal funds to Oregon ‘to advance his political agenda’
oregonlive.com/politics/2025/01/state-officials-lambaste-trump-for-freezing-federal-funds-to-oregon-to-advance-his-political-agenda.html

Oregon Medical Workers Launch Largest Healthcare Strike in State History: Over 5,000 frontline healthcare professionals walked off the job at Providence ...
commondreams.org/news/oregon-healthcare-strike

Kotek calls for more readily available mental health care in State of the State address
oregonlive.com/politics/2025/01/kotek-calls-for-more-readily-available-mental-health-care-in-state-of-the-state-address.html


Kotek won’t designate rural land for chip industry after all as Oregon’s hopes for research hub fade
oregonlive.com/silicon-forest/2024/12/kotek-wont-designate-rural-land-for-semiconductor-industry-after-all-as-oregons-hopes-for-research-hub-fade.html


Oregon’s Project Turnkey temporarily sheltered thousands: However, more than half of the people who left Project Turnkey shelters before Dec. 31, 2023 ...
oregonlive.com/politics/2024/12/oregons-project-turnkey-temporarily-sheltered-thousands.html

Gov. Tina Kotek makes final plea to Biden to make ‘Oregon’s Grand Canyon’ a national monument
oregonlive.com/environment/2024/12/gov-tina-kotek-makes-final-plea-to-biden-to-make-oregons-grand-canyon-a-national-monument.html

‘Progress requires persistence’: Kotek doubles down on priority areas in proposed state budget
oregonlive.com/politics/2024/12/progress-requires-persistence-kotek-doubles-down-on-priority-areas-in-proposed-state-budget.html


Oregon stockpiling abortion drug, governor announces: Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek (D) announced her state has secured a new supply of the abortion pill mifepristone ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4997831-oregon-secures-mifepristone-supply/

Kotek calls legislative special session to fund Oregon wildfire costs : Kotek will ask lawmakers to approve $218 million to help state agencies cover bills after ...
oregonlive.com/politics/2024/11/kotek-calls-legislative-special-session-to-fund-oregon-wildfire-costs.html


Gov. Tina Kotek vows to intervene in St. Helens schools sex abuse scandal if district doesn’t act quickly
oregonlive.com/education/2024/11/gov-tina-kotek-vows-to-intervene-in-st-helens-schools-sex-abuse-scandal-if-district-doesnt-act-quickly.html

Oregon restocks 3-year supply of abortion drug mifepristone: The state started stocking up on abortion pills last year.
oregonlive.com/health/2024/11/oregon-has-stockpiled-abortion-pills-through-2028.html

Gov. Tina Kotek taps new education adviser as school advocates forecast pivotal legislative session
oregonlive.com/education/2024/11/gov-tina-kotek-taps-new-education-adviser-as-school-advocates-forecast-pivotal-legislative-session.html


Oregon Gov. Kotek proposes rural land for semiconductor facility: SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is using a new land-use law to propose a rural area for a ...
columbian.com/news/2024/sep/19/oregon-gov-kotek-proposes-rural-land-for-semiconductor-facility/

Battle looms over using farmland for Oregon semiconductor research center: Gov. Tina Kotek will soon designate more rural lands for development in hopes of ...
oregonlive.com/silicon-forest/2024/09/battle-looms-over-using-farmland-for-oregon-semiconductor-research-center.html


Oregon first lady to lose $144K per year staffer: Meliah Masiba will leave Gov. Tina Kotek's office next month.
oregonlive.com/politics/2024/08/oregon-first-lady-to-lose-144k-per-year-staffer.html


Watch: Gov. Tina Kotek participates in Democratic women governors event with ‘Veep’ star Julia Louis-Dreyfus
oregonlive.com/politics/2024/08/watch-gov-tina-kotek-participates-in-democratic-women-governors-event-with-veep-star-julia-louis-dreyfus.html

Quick Glance: Differences Between Selina Meyer and Kamala Harris
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus, known for her role as Selina Meyer in Veep, clarified that her character and Kamala Harris are fundamentally different. During her appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, she emphasized that she played a "narcissistic, megalomaniac sociopath," which does not align with Harris's persona.
- Louis-Dreyfus compared J.D. Vance, Donald Trump's running mate, to Jonah Ryan, another character from Veep. She humorously referenced Vance's viral controversies, suggesting that Jonah has "made love to many couches."
- When asked about the treatment of women in politics, Louis-Dreyfus recalled a scene where her press secretary began her speech with "as a woman." She highlighted that such phrasing is often seen as inappropriate by women, particularly by those who do not support other women.
- Veep's popularity has surged significantly since President Biden announced he would not seek reelection, with viewership increasing by over 350%. Louis-Dreyfus expressed her delight at the show's revival, noting that Kamala Harris is likely pleased as well.
Gov. Tina Kotek asks Biden to designate ‘Oregon’s Grand Canyon’ a national monument if Congress doesn’t
oregonlive.com/environment/2024/08/gov-tina-kotek-asks-biden-to-designate-oregons-grand-canyon-a-national-monument-if-congress-doesnt.html

As firefighters make progress on Oregon’s megafires, 2 new blazes burn homes, prompt evacuations
oregonlive.com/wildfires/2024/08/as-firefighters-make-progress-on-oregons-megafires-two-new-blazes-burn-homes-prompt-evacuations.html


Oregon Democrats line up behind Kamala Harris: Endorsements for the vice president are rolling in, including from Gov. Tina Kotek.
oregonlive.com/nation/2024/07/oregon-democrats-line-up-behind-kamala-harris.html


Firefighters brace for lightning as wildfires grow, taxing crews: Forecasters expect thunderstorms across the state likely will bring risks of new fire starts ...
oregonlive.com/wildfires/2024/07/firefighters-brace-for-lightning-as-wildfires-grow-taxing-crews.html

Portland’s I-84 reopens after ‘reset’ to clean graffiti-ridden freeway: I-84 reopened Sunday just after 11:30 a.m. after six entities collaborated to halt ...
oregonlive.com/commuting/2024/07/portlands-i-84-reopens-after-reset-to-clean-graffiti-ridden-freeway.html


After Portland’s teacher strike and statewide budget cuts, Kotek backs ‘significant’ changes to school fundin
oregonlive.com/education/2024/07/after-portlands-teacher-strike-and-statewide-budget-cuts-kotek-backs-significant-changes-to-school-funding-formula.html


Peter Courtney, Oregon’s longest-serving state lawmaker, dies at 81: Oregon's longest-serving lawmaker has died. Peter Courtney was 81. Gov ...
apnews.com/article/peter-courtney-oregon-politics-obit-633b3ce4798faee0eea87c9db88eed42

Evacuations ordered for Darlene 3 fire near La Pine; Kotek invokes conflagration act
oregonlive.com/wildfires/2024/06/evacuations-ordered-for-darlene-3-fire-near-la-pine-kotek-invokes-conflagration-act.html

Quick Glance: Firefighters Respond to Nursery Fire
- A significant number of firefighters were mobilized to combat a fire at a nursery in North London.
- The incident in Enfield resulted in the upper floor of the nursery going up in flames.
- Fortunately, there were no reported injuries in the incident on Green Dragon Lane in Winchmore Hill.
- Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the fire.
Port of Portland reverses decision to end cargo container handling as Gov. Tina Kotek proposes $40 million in
oregonlive.com/business/2024/05/gov-kotek-proposes-40-million-to-continue-cargo-container-service-at-terminal-6.html

Gov. Tina Kotek, apologizing amid backlash, says she will not create Office of the First Spouse
oregonlive.com/politics/2024/05/gov-tina-kotek-apologizing-amid-backlash-says-she-will-not-create-office-of-the-first-spouse.html

The 90-day downtown Portland fentanyl emergency ends; Gov. Kotek, local leaders announce next steps
oregonlive.com/news/2024/05/the-90-day-downtown-portland-fentanyl-emergency-ends-gov-kotek-local-leaders-announce-next-steps.html


Kotek fills roles of departing top aides by promoting others on her staff: Kotek has expanded her executive leadership team weeks after three top aides left her ...
oregonlive.com/politics/2024/04/kotek-fills-roles-of-departing-top-aides-by-promoting-others-on-her-staff.html


Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek adds $5 million to child care fund for semiconductor workers
oregonlive.com/silicon-forest/2024/04/oregon-gov-tina-kotek-adds-5-million-to-child-care-fund-for-semiconductor-workers.html


Ethics commission can’t advise Oregon governor on appropriate role for wife until it resolves complaints, dir
oregonlive.com/politics/2024/04/ethics-commission-cant-advise-oregon-governor-on-appropriate-role-for-wife-until-it-resolves-complaints-director-says.html

Did Oregon pull the plug too soon on drug decriminalization? : Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek (D) ended the state’s experiment with decriminalizing the possession of ...
thehill.com/homenews/4575434-oregon-drug-decriminalization-too-soon/

Amid staff shake-ups, Kotek’s office hires a new education adviser: Gov. Tina Kotek is tapping a four year veteran of the Oregon Department of Education to serve ...
oregonlive.com/education/2024/04/amid-staff-shake-ups-koteks-office-hires-a-new-education-adviser.html


To break fentanyl’s grip on downtown Portland, Oregon leaders expand peer-support program
oregonlive.com/portland/2024/04/to-break-fentanyls-grip-on-downtown-portland-oregon-leaders-expand-peer-support-program.html


Gov. Tina Kotek announces potential vetoes of 7 housing-related water projects, help for Old Town hub
oregonlive.com/politics/2024/04/gov-tina-kotek-announces-potential-vetoes-of-seven-housing-related-infrastructure-projects.html


Dem gov recriminalizes drug possession despite voter referendum after overdose deaths, crime surge in Oregon
nypost.com/2024/04/02/us-news/oregon-recriminalizes-drugs-after-upswing-in-overdose-deaths/

Quick Glance: Oregon Governor Signs Law Recriminalizing Drug Possession
- Oregon's Democratic Governor, Tina Kotek, signed a law that recriminalizes the possession of small amounts of drugs, putting an end to an initial experiment with decriminalization.
- The new law makes personal drug possession a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail and encourages treatment options as an alternative to criminal penalties.
- According to Kotek, the success of the law relies on close coordination between courts, police, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and local mental health providers to achieve the intended goals.
- The changes will be effective on September 1 after Oregon Democrats shifted their stance on decriminalization due to pressures from the fentanyl crisis and implementation issues.
Gov. Tina Kotek won’t talk about most aspects of first lady hubbub, will seek ethics guidance
oregonlive.com/politics/2024/04/gov-tina-kotek-wont-talk-about-most-aspects-of-first-lady-hubbub-will-seek-ethics-guidance.html


Oregon recriminalizes some hard drugs that voters decriminalized in 2020: Oregon on Monday re-criminalized some of the drugs that voters had decriminalized just ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/01/oregon-recriminalizes-hard-drugs-voters-decriminalized-2020/

Over Apple's Objections, Oregon Governor Signs Nation's Strongest Right to Repair Law
commondreams.org/news/right-to-repair-oregon

Why did Oregon recriminalize drug possession?: New law lets arrests continue, but also funds new drug treatment efforts
theweek.com/politics/oregon-recriminalize-drug-possession

Oregon seafood industry calls on Gov. Tina Kotek to halt offshore wind energy development
oregonlive.com/environment/2024/04/oregon-seafood-industry-calls-on-gov-tina-kotek-to-halt-offshore-wind-energy-development.html


Gov. Tina Kotek considering creating Office of First Spouse: First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson has attended policy meetings and already has office space within the ...
oregonlive.com/politics/2024/03/gov-tina-kotek-considering-creating-office-of-first-spouse.html


Oregon prison watchdog says Tina Kotek’s top aides and corrections department stonewall him
oregonlive.com/politics/2024/03/oregon-prison-watchdog-says-tina-koteks-top-aides-and-corrections-department-stonewall-him.html

Gov. Tina Kotek signs bill to amend Oregon’s NIL law: The bill prohibits the NCAA and other athletics governing bodies from punishing an athlete or school due to ...
oregonlive.com/sports/2024/03/gov-tina-kotek-signs-bill-to-amend-oregons-nil-law.html


Oregon governor to sign bill recriminalizing drugs after backlash: Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek (D) said she will sign a bill that will reverse an important portion of ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4519606-oregon-governor-to-sign-bill-recriminalizing-drugs-after-backlash/

Gov. Tina Kotek shelves plans for I-5, I-205 tolls in Portland area: “The state’s path toward implementing tolling is uncertain at best,” Kotek wrote in a letter ...
oregonlive.com/commuting/2024/03/gov-tina-kotek-shelves-plans-for-i-5-i-205-tolls-in-portland-area.html


Oregon governor to sign bill recriminalizing drug use: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek on Friday vowed to sign into law a bill that recriminalizes drug use ...
reuters.com/world/us/oregon-governor-sign-bill-recriminalizing-drug-use-2024-03-09/

Oregon lawmakers pass bill to recriminalize drug possession: The Oregon Legislature has passed a bill that recriminalizes the possession of small amounts of ...
apnews.com/article/oregon-drug-recriminalization-0c767935037f058c1bf16c4a7c405144

Oregon passes campaign finance reform that limits contributions to political candidates
apnews.com/article/oregon-campaign-finance-reform-contribution-limits-dd18872db0ca3c2b11387cdee8b0744d

Oregon Gov. Kotek to Sign 'Unconscionable' Bill Recriminalizing Drugs: The landmark decriminalization measure passed by state voters in 2020 "now ...
commondreams.org/news/oregon-drug-laws

Legislature approves extensive housing package that was Gov. Tina Kotek’s top priority
oregonlive.com/politics/2024/03/legislature-approves-extensive-housing-package-that-was-gov-tina-koteks-top-priority.html


Oregon drug recriminalization: What will the change do?: Oregon is poised to step back from its first-in-the-nation drug decriminalization law ...
apnews.com/article/drug-decriminalization-oregon-kotek-3810a6c6bcc7a4fc1cb029cad1f58dee

Oregon Senate passes bill to amend state NIL law to prevent NCAA from punishing colleges or athletes, grant l
oregonlive.com/sports/2024/03/oregon-senate-passes-bill-to-amend-state-nil-law-to-prevent-ncaa-from-punishing-colleges-or-athletes-grant-liability-protection-to-universities.html


Oregon lawmakers race to pass bills before legislative session ends this week: Lawmakers still need to approve Gov. Tina Kotek's housing production bill ...
oregonlive.com/politics/2024/03/oregon-lawmakers-race-to-pass-bills-before-legislative-session-ends-this-week.html


Oregon’s female governors all endorse Janelle Bynum for Congress : Governors Tina Kotek, Kate Brown and Barbara Roberts are all standing behind the Happy Valley ...
oregonlive.com/politics/2024/02/oregons-female-governors-all-endorse-janelle-bynum-for-congress.html


Buttigieg tours I-5 bridge, talks plans for rebuilding: The transportation secretary also toured the Vancouver waterfront.
oregonlive.com/commuting/2024/02/buttigieg-tours-i-5-bridge-talks-plans-for-rebuilding.html

Fentanyl state of emergency declared in downtown Portland, Oregon: Elected leaders in Oregon have declared a state of emergency for downtown Portland over the ...
apnews.com/article/fentanyl-state-of-emergency-oregon-afc46aca7de7fbef121b6832e0275f3a

Gov. Tina Kotek’s $500 million bill targets Oregon’s housing crisis with infrastructure boost, land use expan
oregonlive.com/politics/2024/02/gov-tina-koteks-500-million-bill-targets-oregons-housing-crisis-with-infrastructure-boost-land-use-expansions.html


Housing tops Oregonians’ list of concerns, new poll shows: Young adults in particular reported financial hardship due to housing bills.
oregonlive.com/politics/2024/02/housing-tops-oregonians-list-of-concerns-new-poll-shows.html

Gov. Tina Kotek, local leaders declare 90-day fentanyl state of emergency for downtown Portland
oregonlive.com/politics/2024/01/gov-tina-kotek-local-leaders-declare-90-day-fentanyl-emergency-for-downtown-portland.html


In a letter to Gov. Tina Kotek, the Independent Restaurant Alliance of Oregon called for various actions to mitigate the storm’s impact.
Gov. Tina Kotek will introduce just 1 bill in 2024: Her plan to amp up creation of new, mostly affordable hou
oregonlive.com/politics/2024/01/gov-tina-kotek-will-introduce-just-1-bill-in-2024-her-plan-to-amp-up-creation-of-new-mostly-affordable-housing.html

Gov. Tina Kotek delivers on promises in 1st year, earns mixed reviews: In her first year as Oregon’s governor, Kotek used her political savvy to notch key wins
oregonlive.com/politics/2024/01/gov-tina-kotek-delivers-on-promises-in-1st-year-earns-mixed-reviews.html

Multnomah County, Portland, state of Oregon exceed shelter, housing goals : Across the state, 1,032 low-barrier shelter beds were created, 1,293 households moved ...
oregonlive.com/politics/2024/01/multnomah-county-portland-state-of-oregon-exceed-shelter-housing-goals.html

70 new drug treatment beds coming to Portland: The building will have 24-hour staffing, 40 residential treatments beds and transitional housing.
oregonlive.com/portland/2024/01/70-new-drug-treatment-beds-coming-to-portland.html

Lawmakers home in on housing, behavioral health in preparation for legislative session
oregonlive.com/politics/2024/01/lawmakers-hone-in-on-housing-behavioral-health-in-preparation-for-legislative-session.html

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