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Gov. Tina Kotek Calls for Repeal of Controversial Transportation Package She Championed

Gov. Kotek aims to redirect $242 million in funds to road maintenance and repeal the bill blocked by tax hike opposition, planning a new funding proposal in 2027.

  • Gov. Tina Kotek asked lawmakers to repeal the controversial transportation funding package they passed last fall.
  • Kotek called for redirecting funds, repealing the package, and rebuilding a new transportation plan, but provided few specifics.
  • The move means voters may not get to decide on raising gas taxes, title fees, and payroll taxes for transit in November.
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Deni Avdija had a season-high 41 points and the Portland Trail Blazers won their fourth straight with a wild 103-102 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.It appeared that Tari Eason's tip-in for Houston at the buzzer and the…

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Oregon Gov. Kotek calls for repeal of transportation funding package she championed

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek spent months cajoling the state Legislature to provide billions for transportation infrastructure, safety and jobs. Now, she’s asking them to repeal that plan and start fresh.

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KGW 8 broke the news in Portland, United States on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
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