The Oregon House of Representatives managed to squeak through the latest version of a long-awaited transportation funding package earlier this week. But nobody’s popping champagne yet—and they probably won’t be anytime soon.

That’s partially because momentum on the transportation bill, which Governor Tina Kotek and Democratic leaders introduced ahead of the special legislative session, is once again stalled. Democrats need every vote they can get for the controversial bill, so its passage in the Senate relies on the healthy return of Democratic Senator Chris Gorsek, who is dealing with health issues. Word from the Senate is that Gorsek will be available to vote on the bill on September 17, which is unfortunate for legislators who were hoping the late summer special session would end quick

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