Gov. Tina Kotek places Oregon Youth Authority director on leave amid ‘backlog’ of abuse complaints
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Gov. Tina Kotek places Oregon Youth Authority director on leave amid ...
Oregon Medical Workers Launch Largest Healthcare Strike in State History: Over 5,000 frontline healthcare professionals walked off the job at Providence ...
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Oregon Medical Workers Launch Largest Healthcare Strike in State History
Oregon’s Project Turnkey temporarily sheltered thousands: However, more than half of the people who left Project Turnkey shelters before Dec. 31, 2023 ...
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Oregon’s Project Turnkey temporarily sheltered thousands
Oregon stockpiling abortion drug, governor announces: Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek (D) announced her state has secured a new supply of the abortion pill mifepristone ...
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Oregon stockpiling abortion drug, governor announces
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
Kotek calls legislative special session to fund Oregon wildfire costs
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
Oregon restocks 3-year supply of abortion drug mifepristone
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/
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
Battle looms over using farmland for Oregon semiconductor research center
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
Oregon first lady to lose $144K per year staffer
Watch: Gov. Tina Kotek participates in Democratic women governors event with ‘Veep’ star Julia Louis-Dreyfus
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Watch: Gov. Tina Kotek participates in Democratic women governors event ...
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
Gov. Tina Kotek asks Biden to designate ‘Oregon’s Grand Canyon’ a national ...
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
Oregon Democrats line up behind Kamala Harris
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
Firefighters brace for lightning as wildfires grow, taxing crews
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
Portland’s I-84 reopens after ‘reset’ to clean graffiti-ridden freeway
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
After Portland’s teacher strike and statewide budget cuts ...
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
Evacuations ordered for Darlene 3 fire near La Pine; Kotek invokes ...
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
Port of Portland reverses decision to end cargo container handling as Gov ...
The 90-day downtown Portland fentanyl emergency ends; Gov. Kotek, local leaders announce next steps
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The 90-day downtown Portland fentanyl emergency ends; Gov. Kotek ...
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 ...
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Kotek fills roles of departing top aides by promoting others on her staff
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 ...
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Did Oregon pull the plug too soon on drug decriminalization? 
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
Amid staff shake-ups, Kotek’s office hires a new education adviser
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
Gov. Tina Kotek announces potential vetoes of 7 housing-related water ...
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/
Dem gov recriminalizes drug possession despite voter referendum after ...
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.
Oregon recriminalizes some hard drugs that voters decriminalized in 2020: Oregon on Monday re-criminalized some of the drugs that voters had decriminalized just ...
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Oregon recriminalizes some hard drugs that voters decriminalized in 2020
Over Apple's Objections, Oregon Governor Signs Nation's Strongest Right to Repair Law
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Over Apple's Objections, Oregon Governor Signs Nation's Strongest Right to ...
Why did Oregon recriminalize drug possession?: New law lets arrests continue, but also funds new drug treatment efforts
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Why did Oregon recriminalize drug possession?
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
Gov. Tina Kotek considering creating Office of First Spouse
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
Gov. Tina Kotek signs bill to amend Oregon’s NIL law
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/
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
Gov. Tina Kotek shelves plans for I-5, I-205 tolls in Portland area
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 governor to sign bill recriminalizing drug use
Oregon Gov. Kotek to Sign 'Unconscionable' Bill Recriminalizing Drugs: The landmark decriminalization measure passed by state voters in 2020 "now ...
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Oregon Gov. Kotek to Sign 'Unconscionable' Bill Recriminalizing ...
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 lawmakers race to pass bills before legislative session ends this ...
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 ...
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Oregon’s female governors all endorse Janelle Bynum for Congress
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
Buttigieg tours I-5 bridge, talks plans for rebuilding
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
Gov. Tina Kotek’s $500 million bill targets Oregon’s housing crisis with ...
Housing tops Oregonians’ list of concerns, new poll shows: Young adults in particular reported financial hardship due to housing bills.
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Housing tops Oregonians’ list of concerns, new poll shows
Gov. Tina Kotek, local leaders declare 90-day fentanyl state of emergency for downtown Portland
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Gov. Tina Kotek, local leaders declare 90-day fentanyl state of emergency ...
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 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
Gov. Tina Kotek delivers on promises in 1st year, earns mixed reviews
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 ...
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Multnomah County, Portland, state of Oregon exceed shelter, housing goals
70 new drug treatment beds coming to Portland: The building will have 24-hour staffing, 40 residential treatments beds and transitional housing.
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70 new drug treatment beds coming to Portland