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Kotek’s wife gets aide, office space as governor considers creating ‘Office of the First Spouse’

Gov. Tina Kotek is hiring a temporary aide to assist her wife, Aimee Kotek Wilson, as the governor…

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Biden alone in Oregon voters’ pamphlet after Trump declined to submit statement

Oregon voters will see a big name missing when they open their state-issued voters’ pamphlet next month: Republican…

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Kotek promises to follow spending for drug addiction programs

SALEM — Gov. Tina Kotek faces a steep challenge now that the legislative session is done: making sure…

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Kotek says she’ll sign addiction bill, will review others

SALEM — Gov. Tina Kotek said she plans to sign the centerpiece bill that lawmakers passed in response…

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In a departure from last year, Oregon Legislature wraps up session in high spirits

SALEM — Oregon lawmakers headed home two days earlier than required on Thursday night, ending a surprisingly bipartisan…

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Oregon Legislature passes $30 million for summer school

Oregon school districts are likely to get $30 million for summer programs this year following the passage Tuesday…

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Legislature nears votes on campaign finance reform

SALEM — The Oregon House overwhelmingly passed a “historic” campaign finance proposal that would limit contributions and eliminate…

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On a split vote, Oregon Senate passes a switch to standard time – if other West Coast states do

SALEM — The Oregon Senate on Monday narrowly passed a proposal to switch the state from daylight saving…

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Oregon House passes Gov. Tina Kotek’s housing bill, approves $369 million

SALEM — Gov. Tina Kotek’s signature housing bill and $369 million in funding meant to help the state…

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Ninth Circuit: First Amendment doesn’t protect senators who walked out from consequences

The First Amendment doesn’t protect state senators who walked out in protest for six weeks from losing their…

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