Governor Tina Kotek Makes First Judicial AppointmentJune 07, 2023Governor Kotek Appoints Matthew Muenchrath to Coos County Circuit Court
Governor Tina Kotek Announces U.S. Air Force Selects Kingsley Field to Host Training Squadron for Most Advanced Fighter Jet in the WorldMay 25, 2023F-35A Lightning II is the Air Force’s latest and most-capable fifth-generation fighter
Governor Kotek Calls for Improved Educator Preparation to Boost Early LiteracyMay 25, 2023Council recommendations must align with Oregon’s Early Literacy Framework
Governor Kotek Directs OLCC to Step Up Regulation of Cannabis RetailersMay 16, 2023OLCC to add requirement on tax compliance before approving cannabis retail licenses, impacting approximately 823 licensees
Governor Tina Kotek Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor and Remembrance of Allen, Texas VictimsMay 08, 2023
Governor Tina Kotek Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Recognition of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial ServiceMay 06, 2023
Governor Tina Kotek Visits Union, Wallowa Counties on One Oregon Listening TourMay 06, 2023Stops 12 and 13 of tour include visits to La Grande, Elgin, Enterprise, Joseph and Wallowa Lake State Park
Governor Tina Kotek Visits Morrow and Umatilla Counties on One Oregon TourMay 05, 2023Stops 10 and 11 of One Oregon Listening Tour include visits to Boardman, Echo, Hermiston and Pendleton
Governor Kotek Announces Marion County Circuit Court VacancyMay 04, 2023Judge Leith to retire from Marion County Bench
Governor Tina Kotek Issues Statement on Secretary of State Shemia Fagan’s ResignationMay 02, 2023Governor to immediately start process to select replacement
Governor Tina Kotek Visits Multnomah County on One Oregon Listening TourApril 29, 2023Tour stop included visit to day shelter for homeless women, violence prevention discussion, and community festival
Governor Kotek Announces Homelessness State of Emergency Funding Agreements SignedApril 28, 2023Funding tied to specific goals to prevent nearly 9,000 people from becoming homeless, rehouse more than 1,200 households, create over 600 new shelter beds in emergency areas by end of the year
Governor Kotek Announces Clackamas County Circuit Court VacancyApril 28, 2023Judge Rastetter to retire from Clackamas County Bench
Housing Production Advisory Council Releases Framework for Action PlanApril 25, 2023Governor Kotek created the council to develop comprehensive recommendations to build 36,000 homes per year
Governor Kotek Visits Wasco, Hood River Counties on One Oregon Listening TourApril 21, 2023Columbia Gorge visit includes stops in The Dalles and Hood River
Governor Tina Kotek Awards Fallen Nyssa Police Department Reserve Corporal with Law Enforcement Medal of Ultimate SacrificeApril 21, 2023
Governor Tina Kotek Requests Expedited Declaration of a Fishery Resource DisasterApril 21, 2023Federal Fishery Disaster Declaration Follows Projected Reduction in the Ex-Vessel Salmon Value by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Governor Tina Kotek Announces Action to Protect Access to Mifepristone for Abortion and Miscarriage ManagementApril 20, 2023Governor Kotek directs the state to secure a three-year supply of Mifepristone and pledges to protect and defend patients and providers.
Governor Tina Kotek Marks 100 Days in Office, Urges Legislature to Invest in Housing, Homelessness, Behavioral Health, EducationApril 19, 2023Kotek Administration delivering results on mission-focused agenda
State Approves Updated Plan for Multnomah County Homelessness Emergency FundingApril 17, 2023Multnomah County/Portland/Gresham Continuum of Care to receive $18.2 million to rehouse 275 households, create 140 new shelter beds
Governor Tina Kotek Issues Statement in Response to Nyssa Police Department Reserve Officer Line of Duty FatalityApril 16, 2023
Governor Tina Kotek Visits Polk County on One Oregon Listening TourApril 14, 2023Sixth stop included visits to Dallas, Monmouth and Independence