Kotek sends chief of staff to head troubled transportation agency
Chris Warner will be the interim director while officials seeks a successor to Kris Strickler, who resigned in January.
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Interviews required to receive SNAP aid in Oregon starting June 1
The state resumes an interview requirement that was lifted for some recipients during the Covid pandemic.
Little-known program could keep Oregonians on SNAP, but there aren’t enough slots
People participating in the Workfare Program aren’t paid but gain experience while reducing and meeting SNAP work requirements.
Oregon group tasked with creating new transportation solution meets for first time
Transportation experts are working on a new package ahead of the 2027 legislative session.
Judge denies anti-gas tax group’s attempt to extend voter pamphlet deadline
U.S. District Judge Michael Simon on March 20 denied the plaintiffs’ motion to allow for 52 more submissions to the Oregon Voters’ Pamphlet.
Oregon lawmakers can move transportation referendum date under conditions, SOS says
Democrats plan to introduce legislation to allow moving the referendum to May, a shift opposed by the petitioners who say it will mean a lower voter turnout.
Oregon Democratic leaders push to move transportation referendum to May
The chief legislative counsel found that Oregonians have a right to the referendum process, although the Legislature may set the date for the election.
Kotek’s call to repeal her own transportation law faces legal snag
Republicans echoed concerns after an Oregon Journalism Project article highlighted a 1935 case finding that the legislators can't repeal a law once it is referred to the ballot.
Petition against Oregon transportation law pauses fee hikes
The agency’s new revenue streams under the law — scheduled to take effect at the start of 2026 — were paused when opponents submitted almost 200,000 signatures to the Oregon Secretary of State, seeking to give voters the chance to overturn the law.
New license plate honors conservation, Oregon Zoo
The Oregon Zoo's elephants are the latest animal to get the spotlight on the state's auto license plates, joining beavers, ducks, salmon and Smokey Bear.