Gov. Kotek unveils transportation funding plan to avert historic ODOT layoffs

Gov. Kotek unveils transportation funding plan to avert historic ODOT layoffs

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – After calling state lawmakers back to the Capitol for a special legislative session, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek unveiled a funding proposal on Thursday to address the state's transportation crisis. Governor Kotek called for the special session in July following the death of HB 3402 on the House floor, which aimed to bridge a $350 million funding shortfall under the Oregon Department of Transportation. That shortfall threa…

What are lawmakers, Kotek saying about special session for Oregon transportation funding?

Gov. Tina Kotek confirmed what she is asking the Oregon Legislature to approve in a special session for transportation funding that starts Aug. 29.

Oregon transportation funding proposal revealed

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has unveiled the details of a potential funding solution to preserve state transportation and maintenance services. The proposal, revealed Thursday, would deliver funding for the State Highway Fund in the 2025-2027 biennium, while maintaining Oregon’s emergency funds for urgent needs, such as wildfire suppression, a press release states. Due to a budget gap, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) must make severe b…