Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek affirms commitment to controversial executive order on labor as opponents scramble to push back
Gov. Tina Kotek has affirmed her commitment to her union-friendly executive order that sparked widespread opposition from ...
Oregon jury finds trucker guilty of manslaughter in crash that killed 7 farmworkers
The Oregon jury unanimously found Lincoln Smith, 54, of California, guilty of manslaughter, but not guilty of driving under ...
'I want people to be able to rely on rail': Oregon lawmakers push for rail funding in transportation package
ODOT's structural funding challenges for road and bridge maintenance is a top agenda item in the 2025 session, but a handful ...
Two Oregon crashes kill 3 but spare toddlers, 21 months and 13 months
Two separate fatal crashes occurred on Oregon highways on Sunday. The first took place on U.S. 97 near milepost 249 in ...
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With 2025 legislative session days away, Oregon lawmakers set out their priorities for the year
SALEM, Ore. — In anticipation of a ... More and more in recent years, the Oregon Department of Transportation has been pounding the drum about its sagging budget, one that's no longer equal ...
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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek’s executive order on state construction work prompts outcry in Salem and beyond
“What they tend to do is buy you certainty and labor peace,” said Mike Salsgiver, executive director of the Oregon chapter of ...
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Oregon lawmakers head to Salem today to start the 2025 legislative session
Lawmakers face a long list of daunting tasks this session; from passing the next two-year state budget to approving a multi-billion dollar transportation package to pushing for more accountability ...
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Oregon cities are asking the state to help build infrastructure, update tax, camping rules
Oregon cities say they’re trying to meet the state’s housing goals - but need help building the infrastructure required to ...