Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has been put under pressure by Democratic and Republican Senators to sign the Transportation Bill, House Bill 3991, which was supported by a broad, bipartisan coalition, into law.

Democrats Pressurize Kotek To Sign Transportation Bill

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, who has until November 12 to sign or veto the state’s controversial new transportation package that Senate Democrats passed in late September, has come under pressure to sign the bill into law.

The transportation bill raises the state’s gas taxes, vehicle registration fees, and the payroll tax.

Both Senators Janeen Sollman, D-Hillsboro, and Jeff Golden, D-Ashland, wrote letters to the governor last week, urging her to sign without further delay. Sen. Sollman said that many Oregonians are seeking closu

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