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….
Category: Oregon Governor’s Office
Governor Announces Effects of Trump Budget Cuts to Oregon
OIOpublisher $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…
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…
Governor Declares Extreme Heat Emergency
Governor urges Oregonians to take every precaution to stay safe and check on their family and neighbors Salem, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek declared a statewide extreme heat emergency as the state…
Governor Declares Statewide Emergency Due To Severe Ice Storm Jan. 18
State of Emergency will support access to federal resources for response and recovery efforts after an ice storm caused widespread infrastructure damages and power outages across the state Salem, OR — This…