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Two longtime rivals seek new audiences in Oregon governor’s race. Who will persuade voters?
Despite the effective rematch from 2022, this year’s campaign trail has pushed both candidates to reach voters in opposing ideological lanes.
Oregon's governor struggles for reelection despite blue tide
In Oregon, a progressive bastion, voter discontent has incumbent Tina Kotek on the defensive. Her struggle shows the perils of incumbency this angry election season.
Kotek signs executive order to preserve health care access amid Medicaid cuts
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed an executive order on Tuesday directing state agencies to take immediate action to preserve affordable healthcare access in the state.
Gov. Tina Kotek issues new executive order on healthcare access, costs
Gov. Tina Kotek on Oct. 13 issued a wide ranging executive order aimed at protecting access to healthcare ahead of looming federal changes.
Facing tight race, Gov. Tina Kotek taps friendly influencers to spread message
The Democratic governor has granted in-person interviews to a cast of social media users this year.
$10 million political check is not aimed at any particular Oregon race this year, union says
The largest single political donation on record in Oregon arrived mid-September in the account of Building a Stronger Oregon, a political action committee controlled by carpenter unions.
Oregon Gov. Kotek and state Sen. Drazan share a stage in Portland and talk business, taxes, Trump
The Portland Business Journal’s gubernatorial forum marked the first — and only — scheduled appearance in Portland.
Oregon Gov. Kotek and state Sen. Drazan share a stage in Portland and talk business, taxes, Trump
The Portland Business Journal’s gubernatorial forum marked the first — and only — scheduled appearance in Portland.
What Kotek, Drazan said at Oregon business forum
Gov. Tina Kotek and Sen. Christine Drazan faced off for the first time this election at a Portland business forum. Here's where they stand on taxes, tariffs and Oregon's economy.
More AI regulation ordered by Oregon governor
Kotek said Oregon must move more quickly to regulate advanced artificial intelligence amid growing warnings about its risks.
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek unveils policy proposals for a second term
Kotek's reelection platform falls into four main categories, including increasing affordability, boosting the economy, improving Oregon's underperforming K-12 schools, and defending attributes that make the state unique.
‘Spoilers’ happen in Oregon. Will this year’s race for governor join the list?
Pacific Green candidate Brett Smith could siphon key votes from Gov. Tina Kotek in a tight Oregon governor rematch against Republican Christine Drazan.
‘Spoilers’ happen in Oregon. Will this year’s race for governor join the list?
Gov. Tina Kotek is showing no signs she’s worried about a lone third-party candidate.
New poll shows Christine Drazan with narrow lead in Oregon governor’s race
It’s just the second poll to emerge in the rematch between Drazan, a Republican, and Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek.
Drazan, Kotek react to election forecast moving further in Republicans' direction
REACTING TO NEW OREGON ELECTION FORECAST: Christine Drazan says Oregonians are "overdue for a change" — while Tina Kotek's campaign says she's the one protecting the state from Trump's agenda.
Political analyst talks influence of data centers on upcoming election
Gov. Tina Kotek announced a moratorium on data centers on Oregon state land. Political analyst Rick Metsger discusses its election impact.
Gov. Tina Kotek says she now supports a data center moratorium
The Oregon governor is escalating her stance on the facilities as they emerge as a political hot potato.
Activists detained at Oregon State Capitol protesting lithium mine
Activists from Portland, Eugene and southern Oregon were urging Gov. Tina Kotek to step in and stop a controversial lithium mining project.
Oregon falls to No. 42 in CNBC business ranking
The state moved farther from Gov. Tina Kotek's top-10 goal.
OPB’s First Look: Oregon Health Plan faces looming budget cuts
A new report gives Gov. Tina Kotek dozens of options to cut the Oregon Health Plan budget in coming years, but it offers no clear path forward. Here's your First Look at Wednesday's news.
Oregon eyes $421 million in Medicaid cuts, including fewer benefits and limits on prescription drugs
Major cuts are coming to the Oregon Health Plan, the state’s free healthcare program covering 1.4 million children and low-income adults. But the group of experts Gov. Tina Kotek charged with minimizing the harm of those cuts has given her no definitive recommendations.
Why Kotek is directing Oregon to prioritize small business contracts
Oregon small businesses will get preference in state contracting, Gov. Tina Kotek announced. Here's why.
Prosperity Council’s Report Challenges Kotek to Signal That Oregon Is Open for Business
The 15-member panel of business and labor leaders proposed four modest tax code changes, replacing the Climate Protection Program, and some less controversial reforms.
Live Results: Oregon midterm state and congressional primaries
Oregon’s Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek and the nearly two dozen challengers hoping to defeat her are among the candidates who will seek their parties’ nominations for state and federal offices in Tuesday’s primary.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Oregon’s primaries
Oregon’s Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek and the nearly two dozen challengers hoping to defeat her are among the candidates on the ballot in Oregon's primary.
AP Decision Notes: What to Expect in Oregon’s Primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — Oregon’s Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek and the nearly two dozen challengers hoping to defeat her are among the candidates who will seek their parties’ nominations for state and federal offices in Tuesday’s primary. Voters will also decide a statewide ballot measure that would raise ...
OR gov. vows fight after court says parts of reproductive rights act unconstitutional
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is criticizing an oral ruling in Oregon that found the Oregon Reproductive Health Equity Act unconstitutional.
Oregonians tell Governor Kotek high costs, taxes are holding back business growth
A new statewide survey of Oregonians sends a clear and message: high costs, taxes and regulations are making it harder for businesses.
Oregonians tell Governor Kotek high costs, taxes are holding back business growth
A new statewide survey of Oregonians sends a clear and message: high costs, taxes and regulations are making it harder for businesses.
What Oregonians told Gov. Tina Kotek's council to make business better
More than 1,000 people completed a survey for Gov. Tina Kotek's Prosperity Council. Here's what they said about building business in Oregon.
These Republicans running for Oregon governor are raising the most money, readying TV ad blitz
The eventual winner can expect an uphill battle in the fall against incumbent Gov. Tina Kotek.
Brittany Jones discusses plan to unseat Gov. Tina Kotek in May’s Democratic primary
Brittany Jones, an Army reserve veteran and progressive activist, is challenging Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek in May’s Democratic primary.
Oregon business leaders urge Gov. Kotek to think bigger with prosperity council effort
A leading Oregon business group is urging Gov. Tina Kotek’s economic advisers to act with greater ambition if they want to attract businesses into the state and reignite the state’s […]
Oregon business leaders urge Gov. Kotek to think bigger with prosperity council effort
In a letter, the business leaders ended up laying out several priority areas but offered few specific proposals.
Oregon Prosperity Council co-chair on tariffs, turning around the state economy
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Governor Tina Kotek’s Economic Prosperity Council has had its first couple of meetings, as Oregon business leaders are trying to get the state’s economy ba…
Kotek signs bill to cut red tape for Oregon behavioral health workers
The bipartisan law streamlines licensing and supervision rules, aiming to get more mental health workers into practice faster.
What new plan says Oregon can do to retain behavioral health workers
Oregon needs to improve recruitment, credentialing and training of behavioral health workers, a report from a council formed by Gov. Tina Kotek said.
Gov. Tina Kotek brings business leaders to the table to jump-start Oregon’s economy
The governor's push to spur economic growth comes months ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial election.
'Just a start': Kotek, industry leaders inch closer to reforms for Oregon business climate
The 16 members of Kotek’s “Prosperity Council” represent different Oregon regions and sectors such as labor, technology and construction.
Oregon's Prosperity Council holds first meeting to boost local business, grow state GDP
Oregon’s new Prosperity Council met for the first time Thursday as Governor Tina Kotek reviewed their goals of growing local businesses, increasing the state’s
Gov. Tina Kotek has a plan to boost Oregon businesses, but challenges remain steep
Lawmakers and business leaders in Oregon have argued the state's tax and regulatory landscape is too harsh for businesses. Gov. Tina Kotek has signaled she wants to change Oregon's business reputation.
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek taps Republican rival to boost business relations
Tim Knopp, a former state senator from Bend, will join Kotek’s administration.
Aren't Oregon's farmers, ranchers and stewards 'Oregon business'?
Both Gov. Kotek's Oregon Prosperity Roadmap and the Oregon Business Plan have elicited fanfare and criticism. As the director of an organization whose members’ livelihoods are tied to businesses inside and outside our urban growth boundaries, I am concerned that these roadmaps emphasize industrial and tech development, calling to pave over our farms, forests, and watersheds.
Gov. Kotek, lawmakers call for streamlined permit, land use rules amid concern for Oregon business
While some Oregon lawmakers echoed her priorities, the governor’s Monday speech in front of industry leaders mainly defended her record.
Oregon Says It’s ‘Open for Business’; Let’s Hope This Time It’s Real — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region
Governor Kotek is saying the right things. She’s acknowledging real problems. Now comes the hard part: steady, practical, bipartisan work to restore predictability, rebuild trust, and confront the housing, addiction, and mental-health challenges that touch every corner of the state.
West Coast health experts reject RFK Jr. panel, say hepatitis B vaccines at birth should continue
“The West Coast Health Alliance grounds its decisions in facts, data and expert consensus,” Gov. Tina Kotek said.
‘OPB Politics Now’: Homelessness in Portland and taxes in Oregon take center stage
Gov. Tina Kotek is running for reelection and is saying the state is “open for business.”
Gov. Tina Kotek says she’s ready to tackle Oregon’s lousy business reputation
The governor has unveiled a “prosperity roadmap” that aims to juice the state’s economy.