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Kotek said that she and other state and local leaders were in lockstep and well-prepared at the moment of impact, and have continued to be in the week since.

“Gov. Kotek expressed her concerns, stating, ‘There is no insurrection or threat to public safety that necessitates military intervention in Portland or any other city in our state.’ She emphasized that deploying the National Guard on Oregon streets is ‘an abuse of power and a disservice to our communities and our service members.’”

“From easing the stress of medical debt to making sure there are no surprise fees with online purchases to helping families clearly understand the terms of buying a car — these new bills give Oregonians more peace of mind, fairness, and transparency they need for a more secure future,” Kotek said.”

“Pledging communication about vaccines that will be “grounded in science, not ideology,” the governors of California, Washington and Oregon announced Wednesday they will form a West Coast Health Alliance to begin coordinating public health guidelines separate from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.”

“Too many Oregonians are struggling with high energy bills,” Governor Kotek said. “These four bills will help lower costs, make utilities more accountable, and ensure that households — not big energy users — come first. Every Oregonian deserves reliable, affordable energy, and this legislation moves us closer to that goal.”

“Gov. Tina Kotek has signed four bipartisan bills aimed at enhancing mental health and addiction care across Oregon”

“Gov. Tina Kotek on Thursday hosted an event in Eugene to commemorate the signing of four largely bipartisan bills passed this session, which she says will bring much-needed money, clarity and consistency to local schools.”

“These bills are an essential component of the Governor’s work to break down barriers to more housing construction and bring down the costs of housing across the state.”

“This funding is critical to sustaining essential programs and services that protect Oregonians. We are working alongside our partners to find solutions to fix Oregon’s wildfire funding problem.”

“Oregonians are struggling under the pressure of an increasingly unaffordable housing market,” the governor said in a statement. “After hearing this concern directly from Oregonians from across our state last year, I knew we had to make major progress on our housing crisis during this year’s legislative session.”