Oregon lawmakers on Wednesday voted to let Oregonians and travelers pump their own gas after a decades-long ban since 1951. House Bill 2426 would require gas stations to staff at least half of their open pumps for people who want assistance and allow other pumps to be open for self-service. Under the bill, stations in 16…
Oregon Lawmakers Pass Self-Service Gasoline Bill After Decades-Long Ban
Oregon Governor Wants Authority Over State’s Public Defender Agency
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek made a request for changes to a state Senate bill that would overhaul Oregon’s public defender system, according to a letter she sent to the state Senate Committee on Rules. Kotek is requesting changes to Senate Bill 337 (pdf), which addresses the issue of leaving individuals accused of crimes without public…
Oregon Governor Signs CHIPS Bill to Help Boost Industrial Developments
April 18, 2023
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Gov. Tina Kotek signed the Oregon CHIPS Act into law on April 13 after the bill was approved by state legislators, which would allow the governor to authorize funds in rural regions of Oregon for industrial developments. “This bill is an absolutely essential tool for leading a coordinated effort with the private sector to ensure we can…
Oregon Puts Gas Generator Into Governor’s Mansion Despite ‘Transition Away’ From Fossil Fuels in Homes
February 28, 2023
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After campaigning on a promise to “transition away from the use of fossil fuels like methane gas in homes and commercial buildings,” Oregon’s Democrat Governor Tina Kotek is having a dual natural gas and propane backup generator installed at Mahonia Hall, the official residence of the governor. According to the official bid for work at…
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