Will exodus of top Tina Kotek aides derail her success? Here’s what Oregon political insiders say
The departure of three top aides could prove to be “very destabilizing,” said a senior Democratic lawmaker.
Gov. Tina Kotek’s wife says she is in recovery from alcoholism, lives with mental illness
“I share this information about myself now, and have in the past, in the hopes it will make a difference and reduce stigma,” said Aimee Kotek Wilson in a statement issued by the governor's spokesperson.
Gov. Tina Kotek’s wife has state-funded security detail, scheduler
Upgraded security protection is among state resources that the governor’s office has allocated for the first lady.
Gov. Tina Kotek considering creating Office of First Spouse
First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson has attended policy meetings and already has office space within the governor's office.
Three top Kotek aides to leave in shakeup
The departing employees include Kotek's chief of staff and a deputy chief of staff.
Oregon secretary of state says she needs more money, employees to overhaul outdated campaign finance filing system
The agency will request at least $4.1 million more from lawmakers this year.
Huge allocations for housing, addiction, homelessness promise to help Oregon combat its crises. Will your town benefit?
Lawmakers approved two massive packages totaling almost $600 million in funding.
Gov. Tina Kotek vows to hold cities, agencies accountable on state spending
Kotek indicated her office will take a lead role in vetting lawmakers’ spending choices.
Oregon lawmakers find common ground on housing, drug policy and campaign finance in largely bipartisan session
Legislators rushed Thursday to finish the session ahead of the March 10 deadline.
Legislature wraps up work after session focused on housing creation, drug policy, campaign finance limits
On Thursday, key budget bills to deliver substantial increases in some programs and a host of lawmakers’ pet community projects gained approval in both the House and Senate.
Legislature passes historic campaign finance bill
Assuming Gov. Tina Kotek signs the bill, contribution limits will go into effect January 2027.
‘Historic’ campaign finance limits on track to be set in Oregon
The deal, which earned unanimous approval in the House Rules Committee Wednesday morning, could dramatically change the role, amounts and secrecy of money in Oregon politics.