Oregon to do more to prioritize small businesses in state procurement
Last week, Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bill 2337 into law, which establishes a procurement program to prioritize small… Read More
DLCD to postpone issuing proposed draft rules in the Secretary of State’s Bulletin for public comment at this time
Salem, OR - On July 25, 2025, Governor Tina Kotek directed the Department of… Read More
Funding will be available for repair or replacement of facilities damaged by severe storms in Coos, Curry, and Douglas counties in March
On July 24, 2025, Governor Tina Kotek shared the announcement… Read More
Governor appoints Deputy Director Liesl Wendt to succeed long-serving Director Fariborz Pakseresht when he retires this fall
Beaverton, OR - On July 24, 2025, Governor Tina Kotek announced she has… Read More
Legislation codifies emergency shelter system for Oregonians experiencing unsheltered homelessness
On July 24, 2025, Governor Tina Kotek commemorated the signing of House Bill 3644, which… Read More
HB 3940 creates a dedicated State Forestry Department Large Wildfire Fund, ensuring resources are available when catastrophic fires strike
Beaverton, OR - On July 24, 2025, Governor Tina Kotek… Read More
Salem, OR - On July 23, 2025, Governor Kotek issued the following statement in response to the passing of Governor Arnold Palacios:“It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Governor… Read More
Microgrids could be essential to energy resilience, security, and stability across the state of Oregon
Salem, OR - Last Thursday, Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bills 2065 and 2066 into law, two… Read More
Company’s strong footprint in Oregon includes clinical and commercial cell therapy manufacturing
Last Thursday, Governor Tina Kotek toured the Hillsboro Innovative Therapies (HIT) facility… Read More
Legislature will return to Salem next month to restore essential transportation services and staff
Salem, OR - Governor Tina Kotek announced on July 22 that she is using her constitutional authority… Read More
Legislation enhances fire prevention and suppression efforts to protect working lands and vital wildlife habitat in rural areas
On July 17, 2025, Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bill 3349, which… Read More
SALEM - Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a civil penalty lawsuit Tuesday, July 15, against former Morrow County elected officials and community leaders as well as state Rep. Greg Smith,… Read More
Declaration allows responders to use all necessary and appropriate resources of the state to support wildfire response.
Salem, OR - On July 16, 2025, Governor Tina Kotek declared a State of… Read More
Dear Mr. Homan, I write to you regarding your recently stated plans to visit my hometown of Portland, Oregon. I hope that you intend to visit Oregon to learn about how your policies and tactics are… Read More
Fire in Jefferson and Wasco counties marks the sixth conflagration this wildfire season
Salem, OR - On the afternoon of July 14, 2025, Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act… Read More