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Oregon Senate passes $4.3 billion transportation package
Oregon Senate Republicans were united in opposition to a transportation tax and spending package, saying they'll work to refer it to voters in November 2026.
Oregon Senate transportation vote postponed once again in special session
A key Democrat whose support is needed to pass a state transportation funding and tax package remains hospitalized, Senate President Rob Wagner said Tuesday evening.
Oregon Senate Republicans replace leadership as Bonham steps down
Sen. Bruce Starr, R-Dundee, will replace Sen. Daniel Bonham, R-The Dalles, who is resigning from the Senate amid speculation about a federal job.
Oregon House, Senate must convene during special session pause under state constitution
Democratic leadership in both chambers did not indicate plans for any legislation other than an awaited transportation package
Here’s how much you’d pay in payroll tax under Oregon’s proposed transportation bill
An average Oregonian making $68,000 would pay $136 each year in payroll transit tax under transportation proposal.
Oregon transportation tax vote and layoffs delayed because of senator’s health
Gov. Tina Kotek delayed planned layoffs at the Oregon Department of Transportation until Oct. 15. The Oregon Senate is now scheduled to vote on a transportation funding package and gas tax increase Sept. 17.
Oregonians share urgency and ire over latest proposal to raise taxes for transportation funding
Nearly 2,200 Oregonians submitted testimony to Legislature in advance of public hearing on new, multi-billion transportation funding proposal that would raise the gas tax 6 cents per gallon.
Kotek signs plan to fund Willamette Falls Trust, despite previous veto consideration
Gov. Tina Kotek vetoed a bill easing cattle veterinary regulations and expediting water project review in Curry County.
Mannix looks back on tumultous session that left roads at risk
State Rep. Kevin Mannix, a Republican who represents north Salem, supports a special session to address transportation needs after a large package pushed forward by Democrats collapsed.