Gov. Kotek places Oregon Youth Authority director on leave amid ‘backlog’ of abuse complaints
The governor’s announcement came one hour after The Oregonian/OregonLive published a story about a review of misconduct complaints that began last month.
Director of Oregon Youth Authority placed on administrative leave
Tina Kotek has placed the director of Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) on administrative leave, effective immediately. Kotek's ...
Oregon board rejects Gov. Tina Kotek’s request to direct all opioid settlement funds to harm reduction
By sticking to the structure that we set up, I think we have the most potential to save lives,” one board member said.
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Lawsuit alleges Oregon ballot measure for cannabis industry unions is unconstitutional
Two Portland cannabis businesses are looking to overturn a voter-approved ballot measure requiring cannabis businesses to ...
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Oregon Governor Tina Kotek Unveils AI Governance Blueprint, Aims for Responsible and Secure Tech Future
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek releases the AI Advisory Council's action plan for responsible AI use in the state.
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 construction trade groups and Republican lawmakers. Now, those opponents are ...
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With Oregon’s 2 largest federal climate grants on hold — for now — state agencies are left at a standstill
Denying Oregon these investments “would blow essentially a $200 million dollar hole in our budget,” says an environmental nonprofit leader.
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Oregon Governor Tina Kotek Endorses Bill for Dolly Parton's Reading Initiative, Proposes $2.2 Million Funding Boost
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek endorses a bill to expand early literacy through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
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Gov. Kotek announces Artificial Intelligence Action Plan
Gov. Tina Kotek has announced the finalization of the State Government Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advisory Council Final ...
Oregon's Cannabis Union Shield Faces Constitutional Challenge
An Oregon law requiring cannabis businesses to sign agreements with labor unions in order to obtain a license violates the ...
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Taking Gov. Tina Kotek’s temperature on Oregon’s climate change response
Governor Tina Kotek poses for a portrait in the State Library of Oregon, Salem, Ore., Jan. 29, 2025. Anna Lueck for OPB She said these policies were among the reasons why she ran for governor to ...