Tag: transportation bill
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Oregon Governor Kotek pivots: pushing to scrap the transportation bill
What changed and why In a surprising turn, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has signaled she wants to set aside and effectively scrap the state’s newly passed transportation funding bill. The move comes after months of intense lobbying, negotiations, and a concerted campaign by Republican lawmakers who questioned the bill’s structure, funding mechanisms, and long-term fiscal…
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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek Moves to Scrap the Transportation Funding Bill After Republican Pushback
Overview: A Political Pivot in Oregon Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has signaled a dramatic shift in her approach to the state’s transportation funding package. After months of intense negotiations and legislative pressure, Kotek appears ready to push the entire transportation bill back toward the scrap heap. The move comes amid a persistent Republican-led effort to…
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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek Signals Move to Scrap Recently Passed Transportation Bill
Overview: A Pivot in Oregon’s Transportation Debate Oregon Governor Tina Kotek appears to be steering the state away from a recently passed transportation funding package, signaling a dramatic pivot in the contentious policy debate that has roiled the state capital. After months of intense lobbying, committee meetings, and a highly public push to secure funding…