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Oregon's Governor Kotek Calls Special Session for $350M Shortfall

7/25/2025

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Oregon Governor Tina Kotek is set to hold a special session on August 29 to tackle a looming $350 million budget shortfall in the Department of Transportation. The proposed solutions, including a six-cent gas tax hike and increased vehicle registration fees, aim to avert layoffs and preserve vital services, but face pushback from lawmakers resistant to new taxes.

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Oregon Governor Tina Kotek is set to hold a special session on August 29 to tackle a looming $350 million budget shortfall in the Department of Transportation. The proposed solutions, including a six-cent gas tax hike and increased vehicle registration fees, aim to avert layoffs and preserve vital services, but face pushback from lawmakers resistant to new taxes.