This year I’ve signed several bills to support fairness and transparency for Oregon workers. Here’s what you need to know:

We’re cutting red tape to make it easier to build homes in Oregon. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/briefs/orego...

Betsy Johnson on Governor Kotek’s economic leadership ➡️

I attended a phone bank in Central Oregon recently to thank families and celebrate their children’s success in being in school. Thanks to all the dedicated educators and community leaders who step up for our kids. School attendance is a team effort!

A message from Governor Tina Kotek: "I have your back"

Citizen soldiers deserve better than to be uprooted from their families and careers to be mobilized for a mission that violates the United States Constitution. www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

Federal cuts to SNAP are simply wrong. No Oregon family should go hungry, so we’re working to make sure every impacted Oregonian knows where to turn for help.

The President can expect Oregon to stand up to him at every turn. We do not need or want military intervention in Portland.

"Trump called for troops in Portland. Here’s why Oregon’s governor was ready" www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

President Trump's plan to deploy the Oregon National Guard is unnecessary, unlawful, and makes Oregonians less safe. www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

We're asking the court to rule against the President's unlawful plan to target Portland. President Trump's deployment of Oregon's National Guard is unnecessary, unlawful, and makes Oregonians less safe. www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Portland could cost taxpayers up to $10 million. It’s not just an abuse of power—it’s a failure to focus on solving real problems. So we asked Portlanders: how would you invest that money?

President Trump’s unlawful federalization of members of the Oregon National Guard could cost taxpayers up to $10 million. Our country and our state should be focused on solving real problems. www.centraloregondaily.com/news/regiona...

Oregon is our home – not a military target.

Today, I was in downtown Portland walking peacefully with Oregonians to say that we don’t need military intervention here. We are peaceful. We are united. We are Oregon.

There is no insurrection. There is no threat to national security. There is no need or legal justification for military troops in our major city. www.klcc.org/politics-gov...

My office is reaching out to the White House and Homeland Security for more information. We have been provided no information on the reason or purpose of any military mission. There is no national security threat in Portland. Our communities are safe and calm.

If you want to get vaccinated this season, you can in Oregon. West Coast Governors are making sure of it. www.wweek.com/news/health/...

One of the best ways to support Oregonians facing mental health and addiction challenges is by strengthening our health care workforce. New legislation I signed will help recruit and retain more mental health professionals so people can get the support they need.

You can learn a lot about a city by who it cheers for, and Portland shows up for women’s sports. It’s who we are.

It's always great to be in Pendleton during Round-Up week, celebrating one of Oregon's most treasured traditions. The First Lady and I were so happy to visit with friends in Umatilla County.

Today, we remember those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and the families who grieve for them still. We honor the courage and selflessness of the first responders that day. May we strive for the kindness and strength shown worldwide in the face of that tragedy.

The attack on Charlie Kirk is inexcusable. Violence has absolutely no place in our democracy. America is better than this.

Rising costs are hitting families hard. Here in Oregon, we’re taking action to keep utility costs in check. New legislation I signed strengthens consumer protections and updates how the state regulates utilities, helping to lower your bills. www.kgw.com/article/news...

Every Oregonian deserves reliable, affordable energy, and this legislation moves us closer to that goal.

We know the challenges Oregon faces are real – and so is our resolve. Oregonians aren’t backing down from the work that matters, and I’m proud to stand with them.

I signed three bipartisan bills to improve mental health and addiction care in Oregon. Everyone should have access to help when they need it, no matter where they live or what they can afford. We are expanding services and strengthening our health care workforce.

Every American deserves to feel safe in their neighborhood and community. The President’s threat to deploy a state’s National Guard at will, and without that state's request, is an alarming abuse of power, ineffective, and undermines the mission of our service members.

I signed an Executive Order to ban student cell phone use during the school day in Oregon’s K-12 public schools. This will help improve focus, mental health, and safety—so every student can learn and thrive without distractions.

This is what a coordinated approach to addressing homelessness looks like: www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

As Governor, K-12 education has been a top priority for my administration. I was joined by students, parents, and educators to sign four important bills that will invest in early literacy, reduce bureaucracy, ensure more predictable funding, and improve academic outcomes.

No Oregon public official or law enforcement officer is engaged in any activity to "obstruct" federal immigration efforts. The state does not take on the additional expense or burden to perform federal immigration enforcement as it is the job of the federal government. www.koin.com/news/politic...

August is National Water Quality Month, and Oregon is taking action. I signed new laws to strengthen groundwater protections with a faster response to contamination and to require well water testing by landlords. Every Oregonian deserves clean, safe water.

I will fight for the safety and prosperity of every Oregonian, from recent immigrants to people who have been here for generations. We will not be bullied into doing the federal government’s job of immigration enforcement.

The President’s directive to find "five more seats” in Congress is a direct threat to democracy. Democratic Governors are standing firm to protect our country’s foundation: free and fair elections. abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics...

Things are happening in Rip City! Excited and pleased to see new ownership interest bubbling up. I'll be closely watching how any potential new owners commit to keeping Blazers playing in Portland for decades to come. #RipCityForever

Meet Isabell. Right behind us is her new home, made possible by her hard work and Habitat For Humanity. I want housing for every Oregonian, which is why I championed a package of bipartisan bills that will spur more housing development in Oregon. Let’s keep going!

These bills give providers more tools to intervene when someone is in crisis, supports the social workers and counselors who do the work, builds a strategy to prevent addiction among youth, and continues to increase the number of treatment beds available across the state.

Plain and simple: to make housing cheaper, we need more housing supply. I was proud to sign five new bipartisan bills to cut red tape, fund housing construction, and make it easier to stay in the communities you love.

Costs are too high these days. We need to make life more affordable. I signed the FAIR Energy Act to limit how utility companies raise rates, ban winter increases on your gas and electric bills, and require more transparency from companies.

Oregon is facing a dangerous wildfire season made worse by extreme heat and dry conditions. I declared a State of Emergency to ensure every tool and resource is available to protect communities across the state. Stay prepared: ORAlert.gov.

Last week, I signed five bipartisan bills to address the cost of housing. I want to make it easier to buy a home or find an affordable place to live. We need to break down the barriers to housing construction.

E-bikes are now allowed on most Oregon State Parks bike trails. Remember to ride smart, yield to others, and stick to the trails. Let’s keep our parks safe and fun for everyone. Learn more: apps.oregon.gov/oregon-newsr...

We have to increase the supply of all kinds of homes as fast as we can. We have to cut red tape and get out of our own way. We have to invest in affordable housing projects. We have to help our cities and counties build the infrastructure they need to start building new homes.

Mayor Wilson and I sent a letter to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to say loud and clear that we fully support renovating the Moda Center to become a point of pride for our city. The Blazers are in our DNA. They are more than a part of our history – they are a part of our future.

No one should be forced to leave their community because they can’t afford to live there. I’m working to lower costs, build more housing, and make it easier for families to keep their homes.

We can support local farm businesses while also preserving Oregon's historic land use system. Small & midsize farms need sustainable business models to continue delivering the agricultural products & working farms we all value. New models don't have to be at odds with our values.

I am grateful to the Genentech team for showing me their Hillsboro facility and talking about their work. What I saw was innovation, passion, and community-mindedness. They are leaning into Oregon’s assets, fostering the future workforce, and providing good paying jobs.

This July, we launched Oregon’s Housing Accountability and Production Office (HAPO) to help local governments and builders work together to meet housing goals and build more affordable homes. This is a step forward in solving our housing crisis.

If you get sick, the last thing you should have to worry about is your credit score. I signed SB 605 to ensure medical debt won’t affect your credit score.