KOIN 6 exclusive: Gov. Tina Kotek talks accomplishments, re-election bid

Gov. Kotek, lawmakers call for streamlined permit, land use rules amid concern for Oregon business

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek speaks to business leaders at the annual Oregon Leadership Summit in December 2025. (Photo by Shaanth Nanguneri/Oregon Capital Chronicle)Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek called upon Oregon’s business community on Monday to support her plan to create more jobs and streamline the permitting process, as the state battles lagging economic growth and a reputation for crushing businesses with taxes and regulation. The governor made her re…

KOIN 6 exclusive: Gov. Tina Kotek talks accomplishments, re-election bid

Gov. Kotek sat down with KOIN 6 Political Director Ken Boddie for an exclusive interview to discuss her run for re-election, what she's accomplished, as well as what she still wants to do for the state.