As chaos in the federal government increases the cost of living for Oregon families, Governor Kotek has gone after corporate price gouging, worked to lower housing costs, and fought to put more money back in the pockets of Oregonians.
- Governor Kotek called for a three-year pause on new local taxes in the Portland area, canceled proposed freeway tolls, and cut property taxes for Oregonians affected by wildfires.
- Governor Kotek signed new consumer protection laws – shielding families from having their credit ruined by medical debt and stopping predatory auto loans.
KGW: “Kotek signs bills that protect credit from medical debt, ban hidden online fees”
- Governor Kotek signed a set of new laws to rein in utility rates and prevent utility companies from price-gouging Oregon families.
KPTV: “Governor Tina Kotek signed legislation aimed to help lower energy costs for Oregon households…The bipartisan legislation…will also increase accountability for major energy users and expand assistance for low-income households.”
- Governor Kotek signed the Emergency Housing Stabilization and Production Package to make it easier to build homes in communities across Oregon, cutting red tape, simplifying the building process, and increasing interest-free loans to local governments – all to make housing more affordable for Oregonians.
OPB: “Lawmakers approve Gov. Tina Kotek’s top priority for the session; funding expected to ease Oregon housing crisis”
KGW: “Gov. Tina Kotek signs 5 bills to promote housing production”
- Governor Kotek canceled proposed freeway tolls so that Oregonians who commute on I-205 don’t have to shoulder an unfair burden.
KGW: “Kotek calls for cancellation of Portland-area freeway toll plan”