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Governor Kotek Announces Multnomah County Circuit Court Vacancy

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
November 14, 2024
Governor Tina Kotek announced on Nov 14th, that she is accepting applications for a judicial vacancy on the Multnomah County Circuit Court created by the upcoming resignation of Judge Thomas M. Ryan.… Read More

DPO Chair’s Response to the Presidential Election

November 7, 2024
“The outcome of this election is not what we wanted. And it is not what we fought for. But the light of America’s promise will always burn bright – as long as we never give up and… Read More

Governor Kotek Issues Statement in Response to 2024 Election Results

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
November 6, 2024
On Nov 6th, Governor Kotek issued a statement in response to the results of the 2024 election:“I know we are all feeling the weight of the moment following the results of Nov 5th’s… Read More

Governor Kotek, Oregon Health and Science University Board Announce Intent to Appoint Interim President

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
November 1, 2024
On Nov 1st, Governor Tina Kotek and the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Board of Directors announced the board’s intent to appoint Steve Stadum, J.D., interim president. If… Read More

Governor Kotek Announces Top Staff for Housing Accountability and Production Office

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
October 31, 2024
Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) and the Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) to address the diverse housing needs of Oregon communities. On Oct 31st, Governor… Read More

Governor Kotek Hosts 2024 Governor's Marketplace Conference and Tradeshow in Portland: 'Meaningful Engagement'

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
October 29, 2024
On Oct 28th, Governor Tina Kotek, the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) and Business Oregon, hosted the Governor’s Marketplace 2024 Conference and Tradeshow in Portland. Over 600… Read More

Governor Kotek Statement on Presidential Apology for Indian Boarding Schools

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
October 28, 2024
On Oct 28th, Governor Tina Kotek released a statement following President Joe Biden’s presidential apology on Friday for the Indian Boarding School era. President Biden issued his apology… Read More

Governor Kotek Declares Drought Emergency in Wallowa County

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
October 25, 2024
Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought in Wallowa County through Executive Order 24-29, and directed state agencies to coordinate and prioritize assistance to the region. “Water scarcity… Read More

Governor Kotek Requests Federal Major Disaster Declaration Following 2024 Wildfire Season

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
October 24, 2024
The declaration potentially unlocks Federal Emergency Management Agency resources to impacted Oregon communities. Salem, OR – On Monday, Governor Tina Kotek sent a letter to President Joe… Read More

Governor Kotek Issues Statement on $42 Million Investment for Water Infrastructure to Oregon

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
October 24, 2024
Salem, OR — On Oct 24th, Governor Kotek released a statement in response to the announcement of a $42 million investment to the state of Oregon under the Biden-Harris Administration’s… Read More

Governor Walz Interview with Top Univision Radio Show El Bueno

October 23, 2024
LISTEN >> Governor Walz Exclusive Interview with Top Univision Radio Show El Bueno, La Mala y El Feo This week, Governor Walz joined Univision’s “El Bueno, La Mala y El Feo,”… Read More

Governor Kotek Wraps Ups Visits to the Nine Federally Recognized Tribal Nations within Oregon's Borders

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
October 18, 2024
Governor delivers on commitment to visit with nine Tribal nations in her second year in office On Oct 18th, Governor Kotek announced that she fulfilled her commitment to visit with all nine… Read More

Governor Kotek Releases Statement on $25 Million Award for Port of Coos Bay

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
October 17, 2024
On Oct 16th, Governor Kotek released a statement on the $25 million award to the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay from the Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight & Highway Projects… Read More

Governor Kotek Joins School District Phone Bank to Encourage School Attendance

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
October 17, 2024
Attendees at Waldo Middle School called 265 families to encourage school attendance On Tuesday night, Governor Tina Kotek attended a phone bank event hosted by Waldo Middle School and the Oregon… Read More

Governor Kotek Announces Oregon Court of Appeals Vacancy

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
October 11, 2024
Governor Tina Kotek announced on Oct 11th, that she is accepting applications to fill a judicial vacancy on the Oregon Court of Appeals created by the upcoming resignation of Judge Josephine H.… Read More