Gov. Tina Kotek Approves $45M State Award for Controversial Willamette Falls Project

Dry needling, Willamette Falls saved from chopping block, but Oregon governor vetoes some cattle pregnancy checks

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is approving state funding to help restore public access to Willamette Falls. She’ll also allow physical therapists in the state to begin offering an acupuncture-like procedure, despite strong protest from licensed acupuncturists.But any non-veterinarians hoping to peddle their expertise checking cows for pregnancy are out of luck. Kotek on Thursday announced her final veto decisions on a handful of bills she indicated las…

Gov. Kotek approves $45M for Willamette Falls public access point

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has approved funds to create a public access point at a place some consider a hidden gem after previously threatening a veto. The move approved $45 million in legislative money to acquire more than 40 acres on the West Linn side of the Willamette Falls. Large vegetation fire off Hwy 58 near Oakridge prompts Level 3 ‘Go Now’ evacuations Last week, Kotek said she was considering vetoing the fund…

Gov. Tina Kotek approves $45M state award for controversial Willamette Falls project

Gov. Tina Kotek announced Thursday she will not veto a $45 million award to the Willamette Falls Trust, a nonprofit working to expand public access at the storied waterfall, after its leaders convinced her the funds would be effectively used.

Oregon governor says she will not veto $45 million grant to Willamette Falls Trust • Lincoln Chronicle

By NIGEL JAQUISS/Oregon Journalism Project Gov. Tina Kotek decided Thursday afternoon she will not veto a $45 million appropriation to help the Willamette Falls Trust buy 60 acres on the […] The post Oregon governor says she will not veto $45 million grant to Willamette Falls Trust appeared first on Lincoln Chronicle.