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Governor Kotek Signs Bill to Expand Economic Opportunities for Small Businesses

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
July 25, 2025
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

Governor Kotek Halts Rulemaking to Protect Beloved Oregon Farm Stands

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
July 25, 2025
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

Governor Kotek Applauds Federal Disaster Declaration for Southern Oregon Flooding

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
July 24, 2025
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 Kotek Announces Leadership Transition at Oregon Department of Human Services

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
July 24, 2025
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

Governor Kotek Signs Statewide Shelter Program into Law

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
July 24, 2025
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

Governor Kotek Signs Legislation to Strengthen State's Wildfire Response

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
July 24, 2025
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

Governor Kotek Issues Statement in Response To Passing of Governor Arnold Palacios

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
July 23, 2025
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

Governor Kotek Signs Landmark Microgrid Legislation into State Law

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
July 22, 2025
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

Governor Kotek Tours Genentech's Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Hillsboro

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
July 22, 2025
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

Governor Kotek Calls for Special Session to Address Transportation System Emergency

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
July 22, 2025
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

Governor Kotek Signs Bill to Support Rangeland Fire Protection Associations

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
July 17, 2025
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

Breaking: Oregon AG Sues Former Morrow County Officials, Greg Smith

July 16, 2025
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

Governor Kotek Declares State of Emergency Due to Imminent Threat of Wildfire

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
July 16, 2025
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

Wyden Invites Trump 'Border Czar' to Participate in Multnomah County Town Hall

July 15, 2025
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

Governor Kotek Invokes Conflagration Act for the Cram Fire

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
July 15, 2025
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