Today, Monday October 20, 2025, the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is notifying approximately 757,000 Oregonians who receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that they will not…
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West Coast Health Alliance recommendations show vaccines ‘safe, effective’; Vaccines available to anyone
OIOpublisher Updated health guidance aligns Oregon with California, Washington, Hawaii in supporting COVID-19 vaccine for anyone who wants it PORTLAND, Ore.—Updated guidance released Wednesday September 17, 2025, by the new, four-state West Coast Health Alliance has cleared the way for federally approved 2025-2026…
WEST COAST HEALTH ALLIANCE – Oregon, Washington, California and Hawaii governors form alliance to safeguard scientific expertise
Some people in Oregon may be worried about the many questions raised following federal policy changes affecting COVID-19 vaccines – and whether and how they can get vaccinated. On Sep. 3, Gov….
Governor Announces Effects of Trump Budget Cuts to Oregon
$15 billion to be lost from Medicaid, food benefits, other programs Salem, OR –Governor Tina Kotek announced that the budget reconciliation bill backed by the Trump Administration and passed by Republicans in Congress…
Governor Announces Funding Solution to Address Transportation System Crisis
Salem, OR – Today, August 7, 2025, Governor Tina Kotek unveiled the details of a funding solution to preserve critical transportation and maintenance services for Oregonians, protect the jobs of hundreds of essential…
Governor Signs Bills that Break Down Barriers to Housing Construction
Bipartisan legislation builds on Governor Kotek’s goal to increase housing supply and bring down costs (Hillsboro, OR) – On July 28, 2025, Governor Tina Kotek commemorated the signing of House Bill 2138, House Bill 3031, House Bill…
Governor Calls for Special Session Aug. 29th to Address Transportation System Emergency
Legislature will return to Salem next month to restore essential transportation services and staff Salem, OR — Governor Tina Kotek announced today that she is using her constitutional authority to call a special session…
Governor Kotek Declares Drought Emergency in Lincoln County
This drought declaration marks the second made by Governor Kotek this calendar year. Salem, OR – Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought in Lincoln County through Executive Order 25-13 and directed…
Governor Kotek Issues Statement in Response to Passage of Republican Reconciliation Bill
‘This budget was inked in greed, not human dignity.’ (Warrenton, OR) – Today, July 3, 2025, the Governor issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Republican reconciliation bill…
Governor Kotek Invokes Emergency Conflagration Act for Falls and Lone Rock Fires
Salem, OR – In a decisive response to escalating wildfire threats, Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act on July 14 for the Falls Fire in Harney County and on July…