Oregon Democrat plans no vote on transportation bill as session nears its end

Oregon Democrat plans no vote on transportation bill as session nears its end

Time is running out to pass a transportation package that’s widely considered Oregon lawmakers’ top priority this legislative session. Now, with less than two weeks to go, at least one Democrat says he plans to vote no on advancing the bill out of committee. Sen. Mark Meek, D-Gladstone, voiced frustration over House Bill 2025 in a meeting with the Joint Committee on Transportation Reinvestment on Tuesday. “I am frustrated to the highest level,” …