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Governor Kotek Announces Appointments to Multnomah and Clackamas County Benches

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
April 25, 2025
Salem, OR – Governor Tina Kotek announced on April 25th, that she will appoint Elisa Dozono and Cierra Brown to the Multnomah and Clackamas County benches, respectively. Elisa Dozono will… Read More

Governor Kotek Announces Collaboration and Investment to Foster AI Workforce and Economic Development

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
April 24, 2025
Collaboration with NVIDIA announced alongside $10 million investment On April 24th, Governor Tina Kotek announced a $10 million investment in artificial intelligence (AI) workforce development… Read More

Earth Day 2025: A Call to Climate Action

April 22, 2025
This Earth Day, we celebrate Oregon’s continued commitment to a sustainable future. We uplift recent accomplishments in the fight for our planet’s future. We must also take a clear-eyed… Read More

Governor Kotek Visits with Students at Salem Area Elementary School

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
April 21, 2025
Salem, OR – Governor Tina Kotek dropped into the weekly assembly at Englewood Elementary School in the Salem-Keizer School District on Friday, April 18. She joined approximately 300 students to… Read More

Governor Kotek Orders Flags Lowered in Remembrance of Pope Francis

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
April 21, 2025
Salem, OR – On April 21st, Governor Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff, pursuant to a Presidential Proclamation in honor of the memory of His… Read More

Governor Kotek Joins Salem Park Cleanup

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
April 21, 2025
Salem, OR – In honor of Earth Day, Governor Tina Kotek, First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson and Governor’s Office staff joined volunteers with SOLVE and Portland General Electric (PGE) for a… Read More

The Democratic Party of Oregon Mourns the Loss of State Senator Aaron Woods, Sets Date to Fill Vacancy

April 21, 2025
WILSONVILLE, OR – The Democratic Party of Oregon issued the following statement regarding the loss of State Senator Aaron Woods, who passed away over the weekend. “Senator Woods was an… Read More

Governor Kotek Celebrates Opening of La Plaza Esperanza in Gresham

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
April 18, 2025
Salem, OR – On April 17th, Governor Tina Kotek and the First Lady joined local leaders to celebrate the grand opening of La Plaza Esperanza, a community gathering space in the heart of… Read More

Governor Kotek Appoints New Director to Lead Oregon Public Defense Commission, Outlines Expectations for the Agency

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
April 17, 2025
Governor directs new leader to start with local solutions in six counties where underrepresented crisis is worst Salem, OR – On April 17th, Governor Tina Kotek announced new leadership for… Read More

Governor Kotek Convenes Oregon Business Roundtable to Discuss Tariffs, Trade, and the Economy

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
April 16, 2025
Food, beverage, shipping, agriculture, and apparel industries talk about the impacts of tariffs in Oregon; Business Oregon launches survey to hear from more businesses. On April 16th, Governor… Read More

Governor Kotek, Commissioner Stephenson Announce Joint Effort to Protect Oregon Students

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
April 14, 2025
Oregon Department of Education, Bureau of Labor and Industries issued guidance to protect students from bullying, discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin and immigration… Read More

Governor Kotek Announces New Acting Superintendent of Oregon State Hospital Upon Learning More Details on Recent Fatality

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
April 11, 2025
On April 11th, Governor Tina Kotek directed Kristine Kautz, Acting Director at the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to immediately install new leadership at the Oregon State Hospital (OSH) in the… Read More

Governor Kotek Visits Harney County to Survey Historic Flooding, Commits to Fighting for Recovery Resources

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
April 11, 2025
Salem, OR – On April 10th, Governor Tina Kotek and First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson visited the City of Burns and the Burns Paiute Reservation in Harney County to meet with emergency response… Read More

Governor Kotek Issues Statement in Response to Trump Administration’s Threat to Take Away Funds from Oregon Students

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
April 10, 2025
On April 10th, Governor Tina Kotek issued a statement in response to the Trump Administration’s attempt to withhold promised funds from Oregon students following an ultimatum sent to the Oregon… Read More

Oregon’s New Democratic Party Chair Brings Union Background

April 4, 2025
The new chair of the Democratic Party of Oregon (DPO) wants to build on the party’s relationship with organized labor. Nathan Soltz was elected chair by the DPO’s State Central Committee… Read More