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Governor Kotek Announces Upcoming Clackamas County Circuit Court Judicial Position

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
January 8, 2025
New judicial position in Clackamas County to be filled by appointment Governor Tina Kotek announced today that she is accepting applications for an upcoming judicial appointment to the Clackamas… Read More

Governor Kotek Announces President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration Following 2024 Wildfire Season

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
January 3, 2025
Salem, OR - On January 3, 2025, Governor Tina Kotek announced that President Joe Biden approved federal disaster assistance for the state of Oregon to supplement recovery efforts in the areas… Read More

Governor Kotek Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Remembrance of President Jimmy Carter

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
December 30, 2024
On December 30, 2024, Governor Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff, pursuant to a Presidential Proclamation as a mark of respect for the memory of… Read More

The Light of America's Promise: Happy Holidays From Team DPO!

December 23, 2024
Looking back over 2024, it was truly a bittersweet year. November 5th felt like a very dark moment of despair in America’s History with the loss of the White House, yet the light of… Read More

Oregon's Incoming Attorney General Announces 'Cabinet' to Strategize Trump Response

December 20, 2024
Source: https://www.opb.org/article/2024/12/19/oregon-attorney-general-elect-dan-rayfield-trump-democrat-federal-oversight-accountability-cabinet/ Oregon’s incoming attorney general says he… Read More

Governor Kotek Signs Executive Order on Use of Project Labor Agreements for State Construction Projects

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
December 19, 2024
On December 18, 2024, Governor Kotek signed Executive Order 24-31 (EO 24-31) to improve timeliness, lower costs, invest in high-skilled workers, and increase the quality of state construction… Read More

Governor Kotek Releases 2025-2027 Budget, Urges Building on Progress

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
December 18, 2024
Recommended budget highlights investments in housing and homelessness, behavioral health, and education On December 18, 2024, Governor Tina Kotek unveiled her 2025-2027 recommended budget entitled… Read More

Governor Kotek Signs Special Session Bill to Address 2024 Wildfire Costs

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
December 13, 2024
Funds will be immediately available to Oregon Department of Forestry and Oregon State Fire Marshal On December 13, 2024, Governor Tina Kotek signed Senate Bill 5801 passed in yesterday’s… Read More

Governor Kotek Releases 2025-2027 Budget, Urges Building on Progress

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
December 2, 2024
Recommended budget highlights investments in housing and homelessness, behavioral health, and education On December 2, 2024, Governor Tina Kotek unveiled her 2025-2027 recommended budget entitled… Read More

Governor Kotek Visits Clatsop County Housing Providers Supported by Homelessness Initiatives

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
November 27, 2024
This past Monday, Governor Tina Kotek visited Astoria to meet with Clatsop County housing providers and local officials to discuss the progress the county has made nearly two years into the… Read More

Governor Kotek Appoints Judge to the Multnomah County Circuit Court

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
November 27, 2024
On Nov 27th, Governor Tina Kotek announced that she will appoint Jeffrey D. Auxier to the Multnomah County Circuit Court.Auxier fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Amy Baggio.… Read More

Governor Kotek Calls Special Session to Cover Wildfire Season Costs

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
November 26, 2024
Governor Tina Kotek announced on Nov 26th, that she is using her constitutional authority to call a special session of the Oregon Legislature, to begin on Thursday, December 12, for lawmakers to… Read More

Governor Kotek Declares Drought Emergency in Harney County

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
November 22, 2024
Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought in Harney County through Executive Order 24-30, and directed state agencies to coordinate and prioritize assistance to the region. According to the U.S.… Read More

Governor Kotek Issues Statement in Response to December Revenue Forecast: Stay the Course

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
November 20, 2024
On Nov 20th, Governor Tina Kotek issued a statement in response to the December revenue forecast:“This forecast calls for state leaders to stay the course on core programs and act strategically… Read More

Governor Kotek Attends Ribbon Cutting for Beaverton Year-Round Shelter

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
November 19, 2024
Leaders and advocates join the Governor to celebrate an additional 60 new beds to shelter Oregonians year round.On Nov 18th, Governor Tina Kotek joined Beaverton Mayor Lacey Beaty, Metro Council… Read More