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Oregon’s new governor to be sworn in, discuss her priorities

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Tina Kotek is one of the first openly elected lesbian governors in the country. Kotek replaces term-limited Democrat Kate Brown, whose strict coronavirus pandemic measures made her a polarizing figure. As speaker, Kotek spearheaded and passed liberal agendas made possible by Democratic supermajorities.

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Oregon's new governor sworn in, declares homeless emergency

Liberal Democrat Tina Kotek unveiled measures to combat homelessness as she was sworn in as Oregon's new governor. In her inaugural address at the state Capitol in Salem on Monday,

1 year ago·United States

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Oregon's new governor to be sworn in, discuss her priorities

By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Liberal Democrat Tina Kotek will be sworn in as Oregon’s new governor on Monday, ascending to the state’s highest office after serving a record nine years as state House speaker and becoming one of the first openly elected lesbian governors in the country. In her inaugural address at the state Capitol in Salem, Kotek is expected to pledge to unite Oregonians after a bitterly f…

1 year ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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Winnipeg Free Press

Oregon's new governor to be sworn in, discuss her priorities

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Liberal Democrat Tina Kotek will be sworn in as Oregon’s new governor on Monday, ascending to the state’s highest office after serving a record nine years […]

1 year ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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Los Angeles Times

Oregon's new governor sworn in, declares homeless emergency

Liberal Democrat Tina Kotek unveiled measures to combat homelessness as she was sworn in as Oregon's governor.

1 year ago·Los Angeles, United States

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MY Northwest

Oregon's new governor to be sworn in, discuss her priorities

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Liberal Democrat Tina Kotek will be sworn in as Oregon’s new governor on Monday, ascending to the state’s highest office after serving a record nine years as state House speaker and becoming one of the first openly elected lesbian governors in the country. In her inaugural address at the state Capitol in Salem, Kotek is expected to pledge to unite Oregonians after a bitterly fought gubernatorial race — the tightest in a decade…

1 year ago·Tacoma, United States

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Oregon's new governor sworn in, declares homeless emergency

Oregon's newly sworn-in Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek said Monday at her inauguration that her first order of business will be tackling homelessness, as she unveiled several measures intended to address one of the state's most pressing issues.In her inaugural address at the state Capitol in Salem, Kotek said she will declare a homeless state of emergency and sign an executive order to increase housing construction on her first full day in office. S…

1 year ago·Miami, United States

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