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Tina Kotek · Salem

Gov. Kotek Proposes Raising Gas and Payroll Taxes to Avoid ODOT Cuts

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SALEM, Ore. (KOIN) — It's full steam ahead for Governor Tina Kotek's plan to raise the gas tax and a payroll tax to help pay for Oregon's roads. There is a special legislative session set for a week from Friday to vote on her proposals to avoid laying off hundreds of Oregon Department of Transportation workers and cutting services. Man sentenced for killing ex in front of her family On Wednesday, staff from the governor’s and ODOT's office…See the Story

Taxes · Salem

Oregon lawmakers will convene next week to raise taxes, fees for transportation. Here’s what we know so far

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Several key Democrats have said they are confident they will get the job done.See the Story

Inflation · Salem

ODOT’s Most Persistent Critic Says the State Could Solve Its Road-Funding Crunch — by Scuttling some Projects - The New Era

Economist Joe Cortright says the state agency is misleading lawmakers and the public about its budget. BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon Journalism Project As the Legislature prepares for an Aug. 29 special session to bail out the Oregon Department of Transportation, Oregon economist Joe Cortright says the state agency is misleading lawmakers and the public about its budget. Joe Cortright Cortright, 71, has pored over ODOT budget and planning documents fo…See the Story

Discrimination policy for Oregon youth grants may only restrict funded work, appeals court rules

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The intersection of Church and State streets in Salem. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday issued a partial ruling in favor of the Medford-based nonprofit Youth 71Five Ministries. (Getty Images)An Oregon Department of Education policy aiming to prevent grant awardees for youth support services from discriminating on the basis of religion can only regulate activity tied to the state’s funding, a federal appeals court ruled. The 9th Circuit…Salem, Oregon · Salem Read Article

Oregon State Fair expands, brings hundreds of booths in its 160th year - Salem Reporter

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Homeless advocates tell city leaders more toilets, trash cans would improve livability - Salem Reporter

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What to do in Salem from Aug. 21-27: Oregon State Fair, Retro Fest, zucchini races - Salem Reporter

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Oregon, 18 states sue federal energy agency over new funding caps on sustainable energy projects - Salem Reporter

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Gov. Kotek Proposes Raising Gas and Payroll Taxes to Avoid ODOT Cuts

Oregon lawmakers will convene next week to raise taxes, fees for transportation. Here’s what we know so far

ODOT’s Most Persistent Critic Says the State Could Solve Its Road-Funding Crunch — by Scuttling some Projects - The New Era

City of Salem approves municipal grocery sales tax

Transportation special session could be pivot point for 2026 governor’s race

‘Raise the Curtain’ campaign kicks off for Salem Theatre

Salem Food Policy Council, Root to host 2nd annual Longest Table dinner

Willamette Valley Vineyards (NASDAQ:WVVIP) Stock Price Down 3.3% – Here’s Why

Discrimination policy for Oregon youth grants may only restrict funded work, appeals court rules

Oregon State Fair expands, brings hundreds of booths in its 160th year - Salem Reporter

Homeless advocates tell city leaders more toilets, trash cans would improve livability - Salem Reporter

What to do in Salem from Aug. 21-27: Oregon State Fair, Retro Fest, zucchini races - Salem Reporter

Oregon, 18 states sue federal energy agency over new funding caps on sustainable energy projects - Salem Reporter

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City of Salem approves municipal grocery sales tax

Transportation special session could be pivot point for 2026 governor’s race

‘Raise the Curtain’ campaign kicks off for Salem Theatre

Salem Food Policy Council, Root to host 2nd annual Longest Table dinner

Willamette Valley Vineyards (NASDAQ:WVVIP) Stock Price Down 3.3% – Here’s Why

Discrimination policy for Oregon youth grants may only restrict funded work, appeals court rules

Oregon State Fair expands, brings hundreds of booths in its 160th year - Salem Reporter

Homeless advocates tell city leaders more toilets, trash cans would improve livability - Salem Reporter

What to do in Salem from Aug. 21-27: Oregon State Fair, Retro Fest, zucchini races - Salem Reporter

Oregon, 18 states sue federal energy agency over new funding caps on sustainable energy projects - Salem Reporter